Embroidered Salwar Kameez

Embroidery has always been an inseparable part of the Punjabi salwar kameez. Most salwar kameez meant for formal and semi-formal occasions are treated with an elaborate dose of embroidery. The popularity of the embroidered works can be gauged from the simple fact that there are no less than 21 types of embroidery used on salwar kameez.

Most common among the works is the booti work salwar kameez . It consists of simple patterns representing plants, leaves and flowers. Chikankari salwar kameez too have flowery patterns, but they are typically designed with predominant white threadwork. Mirror work comprises small mirror chips that are embroidered on the suits. These mirror chips form the hub around which the embroidery pattern develops. Moti work consists of small rounded beads stitched to the fabric as part of the embroidery pattern. A number of colored beads are used to create a colorful pattern.

Other forms of embroidery used on the salwar kameez are: cufdana work, dori work, dubka work, gota patti , kasab work, katha work, kundan work, parsi work, patch work, resham embroidery, sequins work, sippy work, sitara work, stone work, thread work, zardozi work, and zari work. With such a fascinating range of embroidery to choose from one could build a substantial wardrobe of embroidered salwar kameez .

Embroidered Silk Saree

This stunner is yet another exclusive creation from our treasure, especially created for today’s discerning woman. This is our new hand embroidery range. Every saree in this range has been specially treated with intricate handwork adding artistic value, thereby making it appealing for the women of today. Plain and Hand woven contrasting saree with rich handwork, fancy pallu and shoulder embroidery work make it an absolutely stunning creation. This saree is adorned with delicate small gold motifs or buttis all over. Blending traditional richness with contemporary chic in multi shaded colors like pink and copper, makes this saree a splendor in silk.

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The Changing Role Of Women In Society

It is generally accepted that in today's society women have access to education and can promote themselves much more easily than in the seventies. Women's changing role is happening because women nowadays are educated. It is recognised as an essential need for achieving equality in  most walk of life. There are still problems for girl pupils or women students but no one would deny their rights to study or question it.

This is a comforting viewpoint until you begin to dig a little further in the subject of women in education. In the very informative Women Human Rights net page. The most interesting seems to be  the follow up of the Beijing conference.

The Beijing conference identified  640 million adults women who remain illiterate in the world, mostly in the developing countries. Because women often have to cope with home duties: child rearing and everyday domestic tasks, they do not follow their education and often the girl child will leave the education system without any qualification.

The conference is mainly concerned with global education for women. It is reassuring to know that there are strategies set in place for the promotion of women and girls education. My main critic of this conference is that it does not have strategies explore in any form how these stategies can be practically implemented at ground level. There was no links to more specific situations on women.

However, The Annual International Conference(IWD) focusing on the themes of current interest to women learners and those working with them, (NIACE's Annual International Women's Day Conference in Birmingham, reports on the 2000 and 2001 conference. Their understanding of women mutifacetted form of learning is encouraging. The reality is that not all women have been able for all sorts of reasons to follow their education. Some have qualifications and experience but wish to further their knowledge during a career break. Mothers may wish to have an educational focus whilst raising their young children. They are the child first educator. A role which is demanding and ongoing for many years. Others are studying to shape a career for the future. Facilities for these women ought to be part of a stategy. It also takes little account of the improvement of women education in terms of skills. In internal training in trade and industry, it is often the men who go on courses. Holding key positions, they are thought to implement a trickle down theory of their acquired knowledge to women working in their unit or department.

My working experience in education tends to mirror the conference statement on the education system. Efforts have been made to correct the stereotype role of male and female in text books but the promotion of stereotype images of women is still prevalent. The language of text books remain bias in most subjects or its approach is male orientated. One example in my view is History where men's achievements are promoted and women's achievements left in the background but for few exceptions. Curricula are also gender biased, the commission says, especially in science girls are missing out on basic mathematics, science and technological skills which would give them a kick start in life as well as access to a career valued by society. The article by Prof. Dr. Hannelore Schwedes Universität Bremen, Germany has clearly identify key factors on gender discrimination in education. His material for this research in extensive and, in my view, read can be with the English educational system in mind. However in England many young women have been successful in getting to grip with what is commonly considered male subjects. They tend to get better grade results too. The involvement of girls and women in education at all level is of prime importance for a changed, informed and participatory role of decision-making in society.

 

One of the most important factor arising from the 70's feminist movement is the recognition that women should get equal pay for equal work, to see them as contributors and valued members of society. Today, women are protected by the Sex Discrimination Act.  Yet the Equal Opportunities Commission  in  'Valuing Women'  puts next to the law on Equal Rights the reality against the application of the act. It shows that flagrant inequality still persists. The examples of unequal pay given in the site above is a point in case. It also reveals that the changing role of women in society by means of education as a way to promote themselves to the level of their expertise is not working as it should.

However, individual employment right includes Maternity rights. The Thompsons - Scotland Trade Union Briefing page give a guide on Maternity Rights.

In most fields of employment women's presence is felt and their voice is heard. Although there has been progress in understanding the value of women's contributions in many employment fields, there are still huge problems to resolve. Persistence of gender inequalities - facts and figures in   1995-2000 statistics from the 'European Women Lobby'  website show that the proportion of women in top jobs is minimal compare to the entire women's task force. The latest report by the Equal Pay Task Force to the Equal Opportunities Commision in pdf format is worth visiting as well as the  chart on statistics from the European Commission.

It is true that statistics can always be argued on their accuracy yet they can also demonstrate an overall trend. In this case, it shows that even in the best qualified jobs women suffer the discrimination of being underpaid. So, what is the problem? As imperfect as the education system may be, most women have benefited from its teaching. Nowadays many women are qualified for the career they have trained for, yet it seems that only a small minority finds its way to the top. Are we back to the old theme of women raising children? Time devoted to them and the home does not permit a total devotion to a top job. The majority of women when successful, either do not have a family or rely heavily on grandmothers or may be some hefty childminding agency for help. More often they cope the best they can, juggling between a routine job in mid-management and their domestic duties. Other women find part-time more accommodating to their need or choice of life. What about the woman at home? Roberta article: 'The Hand that Rocks the Cradle should be Paid'  at the "The Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture at Duke University's Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library." translates well the need for women at home to be recognised as a valued asset by society and should be paid accordingly.

"Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of borders"
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article19The area where the changing role of women is beginning to make an impact is in the media.

The media in its many forms offers opportunities for women to organise and propagate their concerns and demands. For instance, information technology has given women new possibilities to create a platform to diffuse their ideas. Women are now using the Internet and web sites to strengthen their voice and made them visible to the public at large. They have created a network which give them the opportunity to be better informed and thus being in a more efficient position to defend their rights. It also make it possible for them to be in contact with other women thus realising a global sisterhood support system.

The APC Women's Networking Support program agenda is to promote the advancement of women by means of ICTs. This association believes that the net will open doors to women and give them greater participation in decisions making. They want to put forward 'alternatives and priorities'. It sees the net as a tool to promote women in society. However, they are rightly concerned that ICTs should not, through lack of access, become a new form of discrimination.

It is a welcoming thought that the woman at home should have the support of these organisations. Being at home raising children does not mean being isolated as it is often the case with young mothers. Access to a computer in public places such as a library is not easy with young children. Ownership of a computer is an investment sometimes out of reach for the poorer families. These points raise issues that must be addressed in the future to come.

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (summary) is concerned with the improvement of women's role. It sees progress in women's changing role in the participation and involvement in the making of the material used in the media. It declares that in what ever form, the media should 'promote the equal sharing of family responsibilities'. Regulations and codes of conduct should focus on 'a non-stereotype image' of women. This site has links worth exploring. One particular site is Women and the Media with similar directives.

An alternative to the vision of Women and the media is presented by WomenAction 2000. It denounces the 'lack of sensitivity, promotion of consumerism, and the increase in violent and pornographic images of women' in the media. The portrayal of women in 'relatively low rank position in the media' is also taken on board.

The link to the EU European Womenlobby is a good one to explore because it has a strong membership. It is 'the largest co-ordinating body of national and European Union, and has '2,700 member associations' from '15 member states'. The EWL takes action as part of its brief if and when needed. As a watchdog it  ensures equality between men and women.

The future role of women can be looked at more optimistically. Nowadays, there seems to be a recognition of the vital role women play in society and more status is given to women.  Overall, excellent progress has been made in education. This has played a powerful role for women self-esteem. It demonstrates women's intellectual abilities to gain expertise in the field of their choice. However, this progress has still to be reflected in the job market. Since a more educated society is good for industry and society as a whole, it is even more urgent for women to gain an acceptable status in their rofession. The message is that women have the ability to change their role and that they will demand to have the means to do it. It is generally accepted by the new generation of young men and women that co-operation and mutual aid are far more productive than the divider camp of men and women. Society is changing and with it the role of women and men. In many fields women have come a long way from just their role as mothers and homemakers. They are that and far more. They no longer think that children rearing and home management is their sole duty.

Women are gaining a greater influence over media choices in the programs that are being transmitted, says the article. They have also more control of what is being heard or seen at home.

From this site Press Release The Times Educational Supplement has an interesting article on how the family time is divided. Parent's and children's quality time has treble in thirty years and two thirds of parents help each other with housework, says the article. It is good to see that children nowadays are seen as important members of society: products in the market industry cater for children's need and well being and has now become a booming market. They are well represented on TV and have their own share of viewing time. Most are familiar with computers. Video and films have changed their market to suit them. The girl child today is far more confident and aware of her own place in society. There is hope for the future. It takes time to change opinions and ready made values on women build over centuries, but we are getting there

There are other interesting press releases. The one of a particular interest is 'Women in the UK - The shape of things to come'  reinforces the points made by this enquiry. In the Reports from the Future Foundation, Sue Tibballs 'The Sexual Renaissance'  has taken on an analysis of the 'gender debate today'. It might be interesting for anyone with spare cash and interested in the release. It is a pity that it is not freely available!

Of course a lot more is to be achieved if we want a society free from injustice. When women will truly get equal pay a major progress in women's life will have been achieved. This enquiry has not focused on certain areas because the fields of the changing role of women is so vast it would have demanded a greater field of research. Yet this individual assessement cannot be concluded without mentioning the anger felt by many women by the continuous violence and abuse on them. Prostitution, pornography, men lack of respect for womanliness are familiar themes which are exploited for profit by the media on a more or less everyday basis. It is a dark area which need to be brightly lit and looked at uncompromisingly. It is a fact that financial gain, or more often than not, financial needs bring some women to enter into what the politically correct terminology calls the 'entertainment industry'. The freedom of the individual woman to decide for herself  what to do with her live is paramount, the exploitation of women sexuality for profit is not and will never be acceptable to the majority of women. The argument will go on. Whilst there is a market for it there always will be supply and demand. It begs the question: will women ever be free from physical and mental abuse? The twenty-first century women will have to address these issues. Who said that we get the society we deserved?

From this site Press Release The Times Educational Supplement has an interesting article on how the family time is divided. Parent's and children's quality time has treble in thirty years and two thirds of parents help each other with housework, says the article. It is good to see that children nowadays are seen as important members of society: products in the market industry cater for children's need and well being and has now become a booming market. They are well represented on TV and have their own share of viewing time. Most are familiar with computers. Video and films have changed their market to suit them. The girl child today is far more confident and aware of her own place in society. There is hope for the future. It takes time to change opinions and ready made values on women build over centuries, but we are getting there

There are other interesting press releases. The one of a particular interest is 'Women in the UK - The shape of things to come'  reinforces the points made by this enquiry. In the Reports from the Future Foundation, Sue Tibballs 'The Sexual Renaissance'  has taken on an analysis of the 'gender debate today'. It might be interesting for anyone with spare cash and interested in the release. It is a pity that it is not freely available!

Of course a lot more is to be achieved if we want a society free from injustice. When women will truly get equal pay a major progress in women's life will have been achieved. This enquiry has not focused on certain areas because the fields of the changing role of women is so vast it would have demanded a greater field of research. Yet this individual assessement cannot be concluded without mentioning the anger felt by many women by the continuous violence and abuse on them. Prostitution, pornography, men lack of respect for womanliness are familiar themes which are exploited for profit by the media on a more or less everyday basis. It is a dark area which need to be brightly lit and looked at uncompromisingly. It is a fact that financial gain, or more often than not, financial needs bring some women to enter into what the politically correct terminology calls the 'entertainment industry'. The freedom of the individual woman to decide for herself  what to do with her live is paramount, the exploitation of women sexuality for profit is not and will never be acceptable to the majority of women. The argument will go on. Whilst there is a market for it there always will be supply and demand. It begs the question: will women ever be free from physical and mental abuse? The twenty-first century women will have to address these issues. Who said that we get the society we deserved?

Women In Indian Culture

Woman is man's companion, gifted with equal mental capacities. She has the right to participate in the activities of man to the very minutest detail and she has an equal right to freedom and liberty as him. She is entitled to a supreme place in her own sphere of activity as man is in his. This ought to be the natural condition of things and not just as a result of learning to read and write. By sheer force of a vicious custom, even the most ignorant and worthless men have been enjoying superiority over women which they do not deserve and ought not to have. Many of our movements stop halfway and much of our work does not yield appropriate results because of the condition of our women.

Man and woman are equal in status, but are not identical. They are a peerless pair each being complementary to the other; each helps the other, so that without the one the existence of the other can not be conceived. Therefore it follows as a necessary corollary from these facts, that anything that will impair the status of either of them will involve an equal ruin of both.

Indian tradition has generally respected womanhood. Even God (in Hinduism) is regarded as half man, half woman (ARDHANAAREESHWAR). Manu declares that where women are honored, the Gods are pleased; where they are not honored, all work becomes fruitless. Women are human beings and have as much of a right to development as men have. The fact that we are human beings is infinitely more important than the physiological peculiarities which distinguish us from one another. In all human beings, irrespective of their sex, the same drama of the flesh and the spirit, of finitude and transcendence, takes place.

Women cannot do some things that men can. Their physiology prevents this. That, however, does not prove any inferiority on their part. We must do the things for which we are made and do them well.

The relation of man and woman is the expression of an urge for duality. Each is a self which requires the other as its complement. The division of the sexes is a biological phenomenon, not a historical event. Male and female constitute ordinarily a fundamental unity.

Hair Myths

For the sake of having lustrous, beautiful hair, women search far and wide, trying out new products, following trends, doing their hair in different styles according to fashion. It is always said that a woman’s hair is her crowning glory, and many women do take it seriously. Unfortunately, sometimes we women get to listen to well-meaning advice from our girl-friends, advice which is at times completely baseless or unproven. These hair myths, so to speak, sometimes only lead to the eventual damage of the hair.

There are many hair myths floating out there, some of which are followed religiously by women totally unaware of the validity or invalidity of these myths. Sad to say, if curiosity can kill a cat, so can ignorance. Hair myths are like that; if they are followed blindly, they can lead to hair damage.

There are a number of hair myths out there and you may already know some of them. Here are some common hair myths:

Myth 1: Shampooing Daily Dries the Hair

Some women believe that shampooing every day dries the hair out. This is not true. What could dry the hair out would be the shampoo that is being used, so it is important to choose a shampoo that is suitable for the hair type – either for oily hair, dry hair or normal/combination hair. Oily hair needs to be washed everyday to get the excess oil out. However, dry hair need not be given the same treatment. Washing the hair with lukewarm water and then applying a moisturizing conditioner is enough. If daily washing of dry hair is necessary, it is important to use a mild shampoo that is made specifically for dry hair.

Myth 2: Trimming Leads to Faster Hair Growth

The purpose of trimming is to get the dry and scraggly parts and the split ends out of the hair, therefore making it look healthier and thicker. But trimming regularly does not make the hair grow longer faster; rather it is our genes and our diet that determine the rate of the growth of our hair. Some types of hair just grow slower than others. However, to encourage faster hair growth, a diet rich in protein is recommended.

Myth 3: Hair Develops “Product Immunity” With Regular Use

Some women regularly change their hair care products and rotate brands because they believe that their hair develops product immunity or product exhaustion after prolonged use – the product stops becoming as effective as it was before. This is obviously a myth. Instead of the so-called product immunity, what is happening is that the product builds up on the hair and needs to be washed off. The solution to this, rather than rotating hair care products, is to occasionally wash the hair with a clarifying shampoo to get rid of the product build up.

Myth 4: Brushing Causes Hair Loss

Brushing the hair stimulates the hair follicles to produce more oil. It does cause friction against the hair and scalp so it is important to do it gently and to use a brush of good quality. Just yanking away at the hair causes hair breakage and split ends, rather than actual hair loss.

As in anything, not everything about hair care should be believed. Sometimes, what seems like good advice is only a hair care myth. Be informed and use your best judgment.

Athletic Hairstyles

Creating the perfect pre-game hairdo can become a very enjoyable, cherished tradition. Friends and teammates can bond before each game as they help each other toss their hair back into fun, athletic hairstyles.

Bangs and long hair can be a liability if you are an athlete. Even short and medium length hair can get in the way while you play your heart out on the field or on the court. The constant tickle of your hair brushing against your face or getting in your eyes can be more than distracting; it can be downright aggravating. And quite honestly, how your hair looks is probably the last thing on your mind as you bolt toward that goal.

Not to worry, though. Several sporty hairstyles come to the rescue so you can focus on your game instead of your mane. Try micro-braids, double French braids, or pre-wrap - a stretchy, foamy material that trainers use for wrapping injuries and athletes use in their hair. You’ll get a no-fail style that keeps the hair out of your eyes and looks great!

Braids both big and small

The twisting motion involved with braiding pulls the hair out of the face and tucks it down along the scalp. For a great athletic hairstyle using double braids, create an even part from your forehead to the nape of your neck with a comb. Tie one pigtail off to the side and work with the other, braiding it as tightly as you can. Fasten the braid with an elastic band. Now repeat for the other side. You may also wish to try this style with French braids.

French braids begin by using hair in smaller sections up at the scalp. Follow these steps to French braid your hair in two pigtails:

• Using the double braid method of parting your hair, start with the first pigtail.
• Up at the top of your head, take three individual, equal sections of hair and cross them one at a time into the center, first from one side and then the other. Pull evenly and tightly for best results.
• Now add a little bit of hair into the side you crossed first and pull that into the center.
• Do the same with the other side. Continue this process, gradually adding more and more hair to each section as you braid your hair to the ends.
• Fasten the completed braid with an elastic band.
• Now repeat this process for the second pigtail.

Another athletic hairstyle variation is the micro-braid approach. Simply braid a few tight mini-braids in the front of your head to pull all the wispies and bangs and loose strands together and away from your eyes and face. Create a row of tight micro-braids, fastening each with a tiny hair band or miniature rubber band. Continue this process for as long as you like. If you have a friend who is willing to help you, consider donning a whole head of micro-braids for a fun and funky look.

Both of these styles look great with pre-wrap headbands. You can add a pre-wrap headband to almost any hairstyle, and the greatest thing is that it keeps the hair out of your face without slipping and sliding around like normal headbands. Pre-wrap is stretchy and composed of a soft, foamy material that doesn’t hurt hair or the scalp.

Pre-wrap for hairstyles

Pre-wrap, also known as underwrap, traditionally serves as a soft and comfortable barrier between athletic tape and the athlete’s skin when a trainer tapes up his or her injuries. It is designed to keep the tape from chafing and sticking to the athlete’s skin. For years if not decades, athletes have been swiping strips of pre-wrap and using them as headbands to keep their hair out of their eyes and off their faces while playing sports. College athletes, teenage athletes, soccer players, softball players, field hockey players, runners and just about any female athletes around enjoy the look and feel of pre-wrap in their hair before, during and after an athletic event.

Pre-wrap is colorful, easy to use, affordable, and best of all, it works. Foamy and stretchy, the pre-wrap material sticks to itself, which means it doesn’t slip like normal headbands. This makes it ideal for use as an inexpensive, versatile headband. You can purchase pre-wrap at most sporting goods stores and online. Pre-wrap is sold in rolls for about $2 or $3, where just one roll can equate to 50 or more headbands!

Most athletic leagues prohibit the use of hair accessories with the exception of elastic ponytail holders. Many leagues, however, permit the use of pre-wrap.

How to use pre-wrap as a headband:

Using pre-wrap as a headband is quick and easy, and takes only seconds. Follow these steps to get your hair ready for the game:

• Grab your favorite color of pre-wrap, or your team colors.
• Quickly wrap the pre-wrap around your head to measure.
• Tear off a strip at the appropriate length.
• Grab one end of the pre-wrap in each hand.
• Roll a bit between your fingers on each end.
• Tie a simple knot with both ends.
• Put your pre-wrap headband on just like a regular headband.
• Go out there, look great and WIN!

How to use pre-wrap without a knot:

As soft as velvet, pre-wrap can stick to itself without sticking to other materials. While most leagues allow the use of pre-wrap, some may specify that the pre-wrap cannot be knotted. You can easily create a pre-wrap headband without ever tying a knot…just follow these simple directions!

• Grab your favorite color of pre-wrap.
• In a lunge position, wrap it around your thigh.
• Wrap it around two or three times.
• Tear off at the appropriate length.
• Start rolling the pre-wrap until it forms a tighter loop.
• Roll your new headband down and off of your leg.
• Put it on your head just like a normal headband. No knot!

Ideas for special and creative pre-wrap hairstyles:

• Twist or braid two or more colors together for a fun and different look. Choose your favorite colors, your team colors or colors at random for a new style you and your friends will love.
• French braid the pre-wrap into your hair – especially if you use the double braids hairstyle above. Tear off a strip of pre-wrap and carefully twist the end around one of the three hair sections in your braid. Keep twisting and crossing the pre-wrap with that same hair section through the whole braid until you get to the end. Fasten the braid as usual. It may be easier if a friend or your mom can help you with this style.
• Instead of twisting and rolling the pre-wrap, wear it flat and wide like a decorative headband. You’ll be amazed at how it still keeps the hair off your face and neck!
• Make tiny bows with your favorite colors of pre-wrap or use teeny pieces to fasten the ends of your micro-braids.
• Get creative; the possibilities are endless!

Besides the basic natural tone, pre-wrap is available in black, blue, green, red, orange, purple, hot pink, light pink, maroon, and yellow/gold. Get psyched up with your team colors, choose your favorite hue or pick a shade based on your mood. Put on your game face, prepare to take on the competition and look great for your photos during the game!

Visit www.pre-wrap.com for more information on pre-wrap or information on how you can get your own