A Commonplace Book

Category: clothing ...

  • the steps for tying a sari, which is between 15-30 feet long
  • the Egyptians believed the gods were clothed in linen before they came to earth
  • scholars believe the first crude garments were not utilitarian but designed for religious and ritual purposes
  • why does fashion, as opposed to mere dress, exist?
  • in many societies, only after an individual has reached a certain age or satisfied some other requirements is he allowed to wear certain colors or decorations
  • designing and sewing your own clothes, of no-iron cloth
  • giving away all your clothes and starting over!
  • keeping clothes long enough for them to come back into fashion
  • colorful workout clothes and stylish pajamas
  • wearing only clothes that you love
  • As for clothing, to come at once to the practical part of the question, perhaps we are led oftener by the love of novelty and a regard for the opinions of men, in procuring it, than by true utility. (HD Thoreau)
  • Just as Buddhas are covered with gold, so people want fine clothing. (Chinese proverb)

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