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  2. Flower preservation - Wikipedia

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    The ratio of water to glycerine should be 2:1. The water should be lukewarm for better mixing and faster absorption. If the autumn colors are showing, it may be too late to preserve them in glycerine. [1] Pressing is a very easy way to preserve flowers although the relief is lost and the flowers are flat. Unglazed paper, such as newsprint or an ...

  3. Artificial plants - Wikipedia

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    Silk flowers. Silk flowers are crafted from a protein fibre spun by the silk worm, producing lifelike flowers. Flowers described as being made of silk with a "real touch technique" are not made of silk, but rather are made of polyester, polymers and plastics.

  4. Banarasi sari - Wikipedia

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    There are four main varieties of Banarasi sari, which includes pure silk (Katan), Organza (Kora) with Zari and silk; Georgette, and Shattir, and according to design process, they are divided into categories like, Jangla, Tanchoi, Vaskat, Cutwork, Tissue and Butidar.

  5. Patola sari - Wikipedia

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    These saris are made using silk threads that are first dyed with natural colors and then woven together to create the intricate patterns and designs. They are usually worn for special occasions, such as weddings and formal events.

  6. Lotus silk - Wikipedia

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    Lotus silk. The flower and stem of the species ( Nelumbo nucifera) used in lotus silk. Lotus silk ( Burmese: ပိုးကြာချည် or Burmese: ကြာချည်, lit. 'lotus thread') is a type of textile produced using delicate lotus stem fibers. The fabric first originated in Myanmar (Burma), and is now also woven by smaller ...

  7. Wedding dress of Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom

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    The wedding dress of Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II ), was worn at her wedding to Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh on 20 November 1947 in Westminster Abbey. Given the rationing of clothing at the time, she still had to purchase the material using ration coupons. [1] The dress was designed by Norman Hartnell. [2]

  8. Wedding dress of Grace Kelly - Wikipedia

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    A wedding dress from the MGM film Invitation is particularly similar to Grace's dress. The dress materials included "twenty-five yards of silk taffeta, one hundred yards of silk net, peau de soie, tulle and 125-year-old Brussels rose point lace." The Juliet cap that she wore was bejeweled with seed pearls and orange blossoms.

  9. Boutonnière - Wikipedia

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    Boutonnière. A boutonnière worn pinned on the lapel of a dinner jacket. Young men wearing boutonnières. A boutonnière ( French: [bu.tɔ.njɛʁ]) or buttonhole (British English) is a floral decoration, typically a single flower or bud, worn on the lapel of a tuxedo or suit jacket . While worn frequently in the past, boutonnières are now ...

  10. Bride - Wikipedia

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    Bride. A bride in an elaborate wedding dress, US, 1929. A bride is a woman who is about to be married or who is a newlywed . When marrying, if the bride's future spouse is a man, he is usually referred to as the bridegroom or just groom. In Western culture, a bride may be attended by a maid, bridesman and one or more bridesmaids .

  11. Crown - Wikipedia

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    In Greek weddings, the crowns are diadems usually made of white flowers, synthetic or real, often adorned with silver or mother of pearl. They are placed on the heads of the newlyweds and are held together by a ribbon of white silk. They are then kept by the couple as a reminder of their special day.