Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.
Iran — /i ran , i rahn , uy ran /, n. a republic in SW Asia. 67,540,002; ab. 635,000 sq. mi. (1,644,650 sq. km). Cap.: Teheran. Formerly (until 1935), Persia. * * * Iran Introduction Iran Background: Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic… … Universalium
floor covering — Finish material on floors, including wood strips, parquet, linoleum, vinyl, asphalt tile, rubber, cork, epoxy resins, ceramic tile, and carpeting. Wood strip flooring, attached to a subfloor of plywood, is most popular, especially for residences … Universalium
Afghanistan — /af gan euh stan /, n. a republic in central Asia, NW of India and E of Iran. 23,738,085; 250,000 sq. mi. (647,500 sq. km). Cap.: Kabul. * * * Afghanistan Introduction Afghanistan Background: Afghanistan s recent history is characterized by war… … Universalium
Cottage and small scale industries in Pakistan — In Pakistan cottage or household industries hold an important position in rural set up. Most villages are self sufficient in the basic necessities of life. They have their own carpenters, blacksmiths, potters, craftsmen and cotton weavers. Many… … Wikipedia
Quetta — Pakistani Cities name = Quetta کوئٹہ emblem = province = Balochistan city |thumb|300px city |thumb|300px|Morning view of Quetta city n1 = 30 n2 = 21 n3 = 36 e1 = 67 e2 = 01 e3 = 12 altitude = 1,680 ndash;1,900 metres (5,500 ndash;6,230 feet)… … Wikipedia
Swat, Pakistan — Swat District سوات District Location of Swat District (highlighted in yellow) within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan … Wikipedia
Cinema of Iran — Persian Arts Visual Arts Painting … Wikipedia
Shahr-i Sokhta — Shahr e Sukhte Burnt City ( fa. شهر سوخته) is an archaeological site of a sizable Bronze Age urban settlement, associated with the Jiroft culture. It is located in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, the southeastern part of Iran, on the bank of the … Wikipedia
Sivi Kingdom — Sivi (alias Sibi, Shibi, Shivi) is mentioned as a kingdom and as the name of a king in the epic Mahabharata. Probably there was a Sivi king who became famous as Sivi or the kingdom itself may be named after him. Sivi (alias Sibi, Saivya) king was … Wikipedia
Kalat — /keuh laht /, n. a region in S Baluchistan, in SW Pakistan. Also, Khelat. * * * ▪ Pakistan town, Balochistān province, Pakistan. The town, known locally as Kalāt e Baluch to distinguish it from Kalāt e Ghilzai (Qalāt e Ghelzāʾī) in… … Universalium
Pakistan — /pak euh stan , pah keuh stahn /, n. 1. Islamic Republic of, a republic in S Asia, between India and Afghanistan: formerly part of British India; known as West Pakistan from 1947 71 to distinguish it from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).… … Universalium
