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At Washburn University, students from many different countries bring their cultures and traditions with them. One special way ...
The half saree, also known as Langa Voni, Lehenga Davani, or Pavadai Dhavani, is more than just a beautiful outfit—it's a ...
The News Tribune visited the Puyallup Historical Society to get a closer look at how the festival’s iconic dresses have changed over the decades.
Venda men traditionally wear a strip of cloth tied around the waist, leaving the upper body bare. In modern times, many men wear shirts made from Venda fabric along with trousers or a wrap. Beaded ...
Eid Al-fitr is a day of celebration, this extends to style. Many now refer to the day as the "Muslim Met Gala." ...
However, in a bustling workshop in Kilifi County, one woman is determined to rewrite this narrative. Edna Dhahabu, a ...
Deep in the heart of Kerala, Kottankulangara Devi Temple in Chavara, Kollam, hosts a one-of-a-kind ritual where thousands of men dress as women in devotion to the goddess. This extraordinary tradition ...
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Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic ...
What Is a Traditional IRA? A traditional individual retirement account (IRA) is a retirement savings account that lets you invest pre-tax income to save for retirement. The key feature of this ...
Marking 10 years since the original Black Dress exhibition at Pratt Manhattan Gallery, Black Dress II: Homage—curated by Pratt Institute Fashion professor Adrienne Jones and alumna Rachelle ...
Getting dressed while pregnant can come with a lot of mixed emotions, from excitement to show off your bump to the discomfort of realizing the dress that looked so great a few weeks ago is ...