Silk in the Indian subcontinent — Silk in India as elsewhere, is an item of luxury.For more than four thousand years, this cloth produced from the cocoons of caterpillers, has been associated with crowned heads and riches throughout the different ages. As a designer once said… … Wikipedia
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dress — /dres/, n., adj., v., dressed or drest, dressing. n. 1. an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece. 2. clothing; apparel; garb: The dress of the 18th century was colorful. 3. formal attire. 4. a particular… … Universalium
Chengdu — /chueng dyuu /, n. Pinyin. a city in and the capital of Sichuan province, in central China. 1,250,000. Also, Older Spelling, Chengtu. * * * or Ch eng tu City (pop., 1999 est.: 2,146,126), capital of Sichuan province, China. It lies in the fertile … Universalium
textile — /teks tuyl, til/, n. 1. any cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting, or felting. 2. a material, as a fiber or yarn, used in or suitable for weaving: Glass can be used as a textile. adj. 3. woven or capable of being woven: textile fabrics. 4 … Universalium
Syria — /sear ee euh/, n. 1. Official name, Syrian Arab Republic. a republic in SW Asia at the E end of the Mediterranean. 16,137,899; 71,227 sq. mi. (184,478 sq. km). Cap.: Damascus. 2. a territory mandated to France in 1922, including the present… … Universalium
theatre — /thee euh teuhr, theeeu /, n. theater. * * * I Building or space in which performances are given before an audience. It contains an auditorium and stage. In ancient Greece, where Western theatre began (5th century BC), theatres were constructed… … Universalium
History of the Ming Dynasty — The History of the Ming Dynasty (zh cp|c=明朝|p=Míng Cháo) covers a period including its rule as the dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol led Yuan Dynasty. At its height, the Ming Dynasty had a population of 160… … Wikipedia
Tibet — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Tibet (homonymie). Tibet historique … Wikipédia en Français
Nanking — /nan king /; Chin. /nahn king /, n. Older Spelling. Nanjing. * * * ▪ China Introduction Wade Giles Nan ching , Pinyin Nanjing city, capital of Kiangsu sheng (province) in east central China. It is a port on the Yangtze River and a major… … Universalium
Anhui — /ahn hwee /, n. Pinyin, Wade Giles. a province in E China. 35,000,000; 54,015 sq. mi. (139,899 sq. km). Cap.: Hefei. Also, Older Spelling, Anhwei /ahn hway /. * * * or An hui conventional Anhwei Province (pop., 2000 est.: 59,860,000), east… … Universalium
