10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ACHKAN»
Discover the use of
achkan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
achkan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
He would obtainsamples of rareplants fromforeign countries at exorbitant prices
andgrow them in his nursery.Butfor months now he had even neglected
hisgarden; his house too had fallen into greater disorder. His achkan
wasthreadbare, yet ...
2
Textiles, Costumes, and Ornaments of the Western Himalaya
The well-to-do people prefer to wear an achkan in place of a coat. An achkan is a
tight-fitting long coat, made of woollen or cotton fabric. Black colour is the choice
of people for an achkan. For legs, the people wear rebdar or churidar pyjamas, ...
3
Crossing Over 3' 2002 Ed.
"Meli threw powder on him, and he is at our house now. l am looking for the dhobi
io wash his achkan." Kavi and Sako say they will help Arun look for the dhobi. A
little later when the dhobi is found, the achkan is washed, rinsed, and dried in ...
4
Communication And Management
The Achkan This garment should fit comfortably across the chest. At the same
time it should be close fitting down to the waist and loose below. Its armholes are
cut wide to allow freedom of movement. It should be long enough to fall in line
with ...
5
Paintings and Lifestyles of Jammu Region: From 17th to 19th ...
ataka; the latter seems to be the form of the Vedic otto.231 It has been identified
by Dr. Moti Chandra and Indu Prabha Pandey as achkan modern word, was used
for a long flowing bright beautiful and embroider coat seems to be originated ...
6
In the Shadow of the Taj: A Portrait of Agra
A descendant was pictured in a dhoti with an achkan and a colourful pugree, but
seated in a chair. His son wore a brocade achkan with pyjamas and a hat
replaced the turban. In the fourth portrait, headgear had been abandoned
altogether ...
the man in the dirty achkan asked the big man, who was looking out of the
window. “Saheb, they have built a huge building on this route,” the respectable-
looking man said. “All of that used to be empty space.” “Khan sahebji, you didn't
see this ...
The Achkan This garment should fit comfortably across the chest. At the same
time it should be close fitting down to the waist and loose below. Its armholes are
cut wide to allow freedom of movement. It should be long enough to fall in line
with ...
A small group came from the direction of the camp office.Walking ahead of
everyone were Prasadji and a middle-aged man with a young man's gait, smartly
dressed in an achkan, churidar pajama and a Gandhi cap. A halfopened rose
was ...
10
ANGAREY: NINE STORIES AND A PLAY
Youarewearing anew achkan! How doesit matterto you, orto anybody else,
whether Iweara new achkan or not? Do you want to be the only one witha new
achkan? Understanding shers is impossible for someone like you; you can hardly
even ...
Dr Vibha S. Chauhan and Dr Khalid Alvi
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ACHKAN»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
achkan is used in the context of the following news items.
Shahid Kapoor's wedding clothes are a mix of East and West
The wedding look for him could be a bandhgala, achkan or a sherwani.” Mira will reportedly wear clothes designed by Kolkata-based designer ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
EXCLUSIVE: 'Shahid Kapoor's wedding outfit will see lots of color …
There are reports you have designed a colorful bandhgala achkan for Shahid. Well what we have done for Shahid is that we have made a ... «PINKVILLA, Jul 15»
Going international
As they appreciated my attire of achkan and turban I informed them it is the attire worn by the royals and dressing in them makes one feel regal ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
Romancing the past
“The achkan was gifted to the Museum by a descendant of Syed Yaqub Shah, the First Auditor General who brought it to us wrapped in a sheet ... «The News on Sunday, Jun 15»
The timeless Indian drape
That is the reason I have introduced the Turki achkan with some minor tweaks and I am delighted with the response particularly from ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
Dhoti dynamics
That is the reason I have introduced the Turki achkan with some minor tweaks and I am delighted with the response particularly from ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
“Where have the good days gone?” – Diary of an Adarsh Liberal on …
The nizami one, the aligarhi one, the experimental achkan, the hyderabadi version and some designer ones too but all representing the high ... «Firstpost, Jun 15»
Father as a fashion icon
He chose to wear the breeches, achkan and classic Jodhpuri waistcoat that exemplified the strength of the artisans and weavers. When he ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
A half-hearted load shedding rant
Haq always wore an achkan and shalwar or else his military uniform in public. Of course, our present president cannot wear a military uniform ... «Daily Times, Jun 15»
Haute jewellery for classy men
Asar feels younger men can carry achkan buttons studded with turquoise, opal, quartz or coral, with elan. She adds: "Youngsters get bored of ... «Times of India, Jun 15»
