Monday, September 15th, 2008
There are many different types of saris throughout India and over a hundred ways to drape them! Certain types of saris are very distinct to the region where they’re from. Others are more popular. Here are all the (more…)
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Monday, August 4th, 2008
Kajal, also known as kohl, is a mixture of soot and other ingredients that has been used since the Bronze (more…)
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