About one in four adults in the United States develop symptoms of insomnia each year. In most cases, these are short-lived, caused by things like stress or illness. But one in 10 adults are estimated to have chronic insomnia, which means difficulty falling or staying asleep at least three times a week for three months or longer. Sleep deprivation doesn’t […]
When are ceramics considered textile art? When they’ve been embroidered, naturally! Caroline Harrius isn’t a textile artist. She’s a ceramicist. But, uniquely, she stitches into the vases, pots and ceramic household items that she builds and fires. A lover of pottery from an early age, it was only when Caroline explored traditional ceramics as part of her Masters degree that […]
Somehow, in our day-to-day lives, we tend to identify ourselves with many different thoughts. But when we are able to understand ultimate awareness, we can rise above these concepts. There is a beautiful example that is given in the Buddhist teachings: namkha tabu, which means the mind is like a sky, and all the thoughts are like clouds. There’s also […]
Quality Control Checklist for Testing and Inspection in Garment Industry Shubham Anil JainSr. ConsultantCent Edge Solutions LLP, Bangalore, IndiaEmail: [email protected] Introduction:Any company or producer that is concerned about the quality of its products should use a quality control checklist as a fundamental tool. It is a set of specifications and requirements for specific items that have been created by the […]
Different Types of Jewellery Choose for Any Occasion Shubham Anil JainSr. ConsultantCent Edge Solutions LLP, Bangalore, IndiaEmail: [email protected] Introduction:Finding the ideal jewellery to go with your current look might be difficult. We recognize that the sheer number of jewellery options available can be intimidating. Wearing jewellery today has less to do with just adding glitter to your outfit and more […]
The ring of a bell signaled it was my turn for dokusan, an interview to discuss my practice with the Soto Zen Master at this five-hundred-year-old training monastery in Japan. I picked up a small mallet and struck the cast iron bell in front of me: one time, letting it ring, then a second time. I rose and hurried down […]
The Potential of Pineapple Leaf Fiber as a Sustainable Textile Material Sadman Hossain3rd Year Student,Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology,Email: [email protected] Material Selection:For starters, pineapple leaf fiber, also known as Piña fiber. Piña fiber is derived from the leaves of the pineapple plant, specifically from the waste pineapple leaves after the fruit is harvested. The strength, lightness, and shiny […]
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Weaving Prosperity: Harnessing the Potential of Muslin Cotton to Foster Bangladesh’s Development Sudipta ChakrabortyB.Sc. in Textile EngineeringEmail: [email protected] Muslin cotton holds historical significance for Bangladesh as it was once renowned for producing some of the finest and most sought-after muslin fabric in the world. Reviving and developing the muslin cotton industry can have several positive impacts on Bangladesh’s economy, […]
The Smaller Sukhavativyuha Sutra speaks of the “Last Dharma Age,” a time filled with chaos, strife, and a proliferation of natural disasters—a time I couldn’t help but think of as I watched the video clips capturing the burning of Lahaina, Maui. They left me speechless. I cannot imagine what it must have been like for the people, residents, and tourists […]
