#Patra Jewellery

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Auspicious to buy gold on Akshay Tritiya as per Hindu mythology

According to Hindu mythology, Akshay Tritiya is one of the best days to purchase gold. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, this day is observed every year during the month of Vaishakh, which occurs between late April and early May. Akshay Tritiya is seen to be a very lucky day for beginning new endeavours and making significant purchases, especially buying gold.

In Hindu mythology, gold holds a special place and is viewed as a representation of achievement, wealth, and prosperity. On Akshay Tritiya, it is thought that buying gold will bring the buyer luck and riches. Those who purchase gold on this day are thought to receive the blessings of Lord Kubera, the god of wealth, and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Are you looking for Astrology Consultation in Nagpur ? Astrobaate is one of the online Astrologer Platform where you can ask every thing

Akshay Tritiya is related with a number of legends in Hindu mythology. One such myth states that Lord Vishnu, one of Hinduism's principal deities, bestowed enormous wealth onto his devotee, Sudama, on this day. According to legend, Sudama was a lowly Brahmin who went to meet Lord Vishnu and presented him with a gift of a handful of beaten rice. Upon his return home, Lord Vishnu bestowed upon Sudama great wealth. Since then, Akshay Tritiya has been observed as a day of prosperity and wealth.

The day the Pandavas, the protagonists of the Hindu epic Mahabharata, got the Akshay Patra, a magical container that could give the Pandavas and their followers with limitless food during their exile in the jungle, is another tale connected to Akshay Tritiya. Buying gold on this day is thought to offer the buyer similar prosperity and abundance because the Akshay Patra is thought to represent unending abundance and prosperity. In addition to these myths, Akshay Tritiya is linked to traditional Indian farming methods. On this day, farmers are said to have begun planting their crops, ensuring a plentiful harvest later in the year. It is believed that purchasing gold on this day will ensure future prosperity and abundance while also paying tribute to the earth and the crop.

Akshay Tritiya has come to represent buying gold in modern times. This day is observed by people all around the world by buying gold jewellery, coins, and other gold-related products. Buying gold on Akshay Tritiya is thought to offer high profits and financial security because gold is regarded as a secure investment and a desirable asset. There are practical reasons why buying gold on Akshay Tritiya is seen as lucky in addition to the religious and mythological importance. This day is thought to be free of any bad energy and astrological influences, making it a good day to start new businesses and make significant purchases. Buying gold on Akshay Tritiya is seen as a strategy to safeguard one's wealth and financial security because it is also thought to be an efficient hedge against inflation and economic instability.

In conclusion, according to Hindu history and mythology, buying gold on Akshay Tritiya is lucky. Buying gold on this day is thought to bring good fortune and financial security because it is associated with wealth, prosperity, and abundance. Buying gold on Akshay Tritiya is a common custom in India and a wonderful way to mark this auspicious day, whether or not one accepts the religious and mythical importance. So, Akshay Tritiya is the ideal day to purchase gold if you intend to do so.

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Photos from my visit in the Archaeological Museum of Patras

The famous exhibit of the skull of a little girl, buried with a crown of gilded myrtle. There are three more skulls of girls and young women crowned similarly. 3rd Century BCE.

Statue of a warrior. If you zoom in, you will see carved crosses in his chest and forehead, done in the Palaeochristian years. There is also a mosaic of Aphrodite originally being nude. Early Christians censored the mosaic adding a yellow gold cloth waist down. You can see this one in picture No 7, at the right of the huge mosaic.

Marble tombstone of Tryferos, a gladiator depicted in heavy armory. Next to him is his son Alexander, offering him a laurel crown and an olive branch, who is the one who had this monument done for his father. You can also see 11 crowns at Tryferos' left, indicating he had been victorious at least eleven times. 2nd - 3rd century AD.

Very realistic sculpture of a middle aged man. This is a face I can easily see outside nowadays.

Marble sarcophagus of the Attic type. 150 - 175 AD.

My bathtub if I were a privileged Ancient Greek or Roman.

Elaborate detailed mosaics including a gigantic one that the museum was apparently built around. The museum houses many beautiful big mosaics from houses and public squares. You can walk around them but you can also see them all together from a height on a bridge inside the building that works as symbolism of the Rio-Antirrio bridge, the landmark of the city. This photo is taken from the bridge.

Gorgeous decoration of a window or door. 2nd Century AD.

Mycenaean jewellery, 14th Century BCE.

The museum has this section for more relatable exhibits, such as when the ancient craftsmen failed big time.

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Archaeological Museum of Patra

Golden threads and sheets shaped like pomegranate fruit. From Patras Hellenistic Period. (3rd - 2nd cent. B.C)

Oddments of golden threads, used for decorating luxury clothes. From Patras Hellenistic or Roman period.

An even more difficult thing than ancient objects of wood to be preserved, are fibers, textiles and clothes. These two pieces of purple and gold textile that wrapped the bones of a young woman, theorized to be princess Meda, are one of the very few surviving pieces of fabric. The photography of this object is by Socrates Mavrommatis.

However gold-sheet decorations of clothes* are frequently preserved, and we have several such finds even from the Bronze Age. 

In the collection of the Archaeological Museum of Patras, these artifacts are from the rich burial of a young woman, found in a cist grave in the Northern Cemetery of Patras, dating from the Hellenistic Period (150-125 B.C), and constituted part of her dress.

From the museum tag:

The young woman, who was a member of the social upper class, had an exceptionally rich burial. Her skeleton, 1.40m. in length, was laid out in an extended position and most of the grave offerings were found where they had originally  been placed. The diadem was found on the forehead, beside the skull was a silver comb, on the lower jaw the danake, next to the skull the cupid earrings and on the chest the necklaces. The radial pectoral ornament was found on the breast and over it the pectoral band. The four multi-spiral rings were placed on the right hand and next to it the iron scraper with the remains of a silver sheet. The bronze mirror was laid in the centre of the pelvis, while there were gold threads from a garment on the chest, the breast and the lower legs.

A closer look at the two pectoral ornaments. The banded ornament depicts a young man, possibly Hermes, and the ornament on the right depicts a scene of Hercules and the Hydra, as well as gorgon heads (on the four disks surrounding the central medallion). There was also a diadem depicting a Nike killing a bull.

*This gold sheet jewellery is also theorized to be exclusively funerary in character, because of the recurrent themes, and the fast embossing method that was used to create the elaborate scenes.

A similar burial can be found in the Archaeological Museum of Arta. It’s pretty impressive to see the amount of wealth that is often buried with a person, and it might indicate that this person could have suffered an untimely end, a young woman, probably a daughter of a rich family whose death would leave her relatives grief-stricken. The precious objects buried with her could be parts of her future dowry, and as she was never to be married and have children of her own to pass these objects on, they would accompany her to her final resting place.

What was of particular interest for me was the placement of the box mirror onto the pelvis of the deceased, and I would like to find out if that was a common practice. Bronze mirrors are objects of particular aesthetic beauty, one of my favorite has a scene of two women bathing each other, and I would like to find out if they were associated with special qualities, or magical powers. The pelvis of a woman was also a special place associated with fertility and sexual health and in recent times, decorated aprons that would go over a woman’s traditional clothing would have the magical function of warding her from harm. 

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RAKSHABANDHAN GIFTS FOR SISTER UNDER 10K

We know you’ve been waiting till the last minute to get something for your siblings this Rakhi. 

Rakshabandhan is right around the corner, and picking out the perfect rakhi gift for your sister is no easy feat. If you've been on the lookout for the perfect present but have been unsuccessful till now, don't worry, we’ve got you! We've put together a gift guide and it comes packed with some of the best indian designer jewellery in sterling silver you can get your hands on from Amrutam Jewelry.

Spoil your sister with chic, wearable pearl necklaces, statement bracelets, earrings crafted in sterling Silver and semi-precious stones, Swarovski finger rings and eclectic studs cushioned with rubies and emeralds this rakshabandhan.

Sisters are special and that's why Amrutam brings you thoughtfully designed silver jewellery that can be passed on as family heirlooms. These statement pieces of jewelry make perfect gifts for sisters of all age groups. From the young and boho, to the sophisticated and elderly. Amrutam Jewelry provides you all types of jewelry to suit her style. 

 Scroll onwards for our edit of the best rakshabandhan gifts for your sister, made in 925 sterling silver all under Rs 10k.

92.5 silver bali & ring in 18carat gold plating, with tourmaline stones. The earring is for Rs 4500/- and the ring is for Rs 3200/-

92.5 silver howlite and amethyst neckpiece, Rs 6700/-. Available at Amrutam Jewelry

Patra work silver earring with 18 carat  gold plating, Rs 5000/-. Available at Amrutam Jewelry. 

Silver earring with 22 carat gold plating, Rs 7730/-. Available at Amrutam Jewelry. 

92.5 silver ear cuff, Rs 2000/-. available at Amrutam Jewelry. 

92.5 Phool Bel silver hair clips with chain, Rs 8460/. Available at Amrutam Jewelry

Boho style 92.5 silver chokers, Rs 8000/- available at Amrutam Jewelry.

Beautiful handcrafted silver earring, Rs 10,000/-, available at Amrutam Jewelry.

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Karwa Chauth 2022: FlowerAura is all geared up to enhance the celebrations

Oct 03, 2022 10:08 IST Gurugram (Haryana) , October 3 (AF/PRNewswire): The festival of Karwa Chauth is here as it will be celebrated on 13th October 2022. One of India's leading gifting brands FlowerAura is coming up with a great range of specially curated gifts for Karwa Chauth for people to celebrate the occasion with zeal. Karwa Chauth's business would attract most of the numbers from the Northern region of India. While females are the prominent purchasers, men will be more occupied with purchasing Karwa Chauth gifts for their wives. Including both organized and unorganized sectors, the estimated Karwa Chauth business in India will cross 10000+ crores with revenue spreading over items like jewellery, clothing, cosmetics, Pooja items, home decor etc. There has been a substantial change in people's buying behaviour post-pandemic, which boosted online shopping. As per Shrey Sehgal, Co-founder FlowerAura, "Demand for Karwa Chauth items has witnessed a growth of more than 100 per cent in 2021 as compared to 2019, including the gifting side of the festival. We are expecting in 2022, Karwa Chauth's gifting business will definitely continue with the growth trend. A massive shift in buying behaviour and gifting trends are noted in Tier 1 cities across the nation. It is estimated that the organized and unorganized gifting market will be more than 1000 crores this year." FlowerAura's Karwa Chauth gifts collection will be based on regional and traditional tastes. The focus is on Ethnic packaging, the ease of ordering to save time, high-quality products at the best prices, and customized gifting solutions. Karwa Chauth collection at FlowerAura now includes newly launched gifts from Saas to Bahu (Sargi Gifts) and gifts from Bahu to Saas (Pohi Baya) along with Karwa Chauth Thali set and Gift Hampers. An expansion has been integrated to make the products available to a larger customer base. The brand is now delivering in 600+ cities. FlowerAura has announced its same-day delivery of Karwa Chauth gifts and products in Tier 1 cities, making gifts and products available on the same day of ordering. "It is always a fun challenge to prepare for an occasion celebrated with enthusiasm. We always try to bring something new and exclusive in terms of products and try to enhance our services so that we can help people in their celebrations. We are expecting to have a fruitful business as the market is expected to receive a boom. But more than that, we want people to celebrate with and to love our products," said Shrey Sehgal. The brand is focusing on bringing new types of gifts with a prominent focus on expanding its reach to more cities through Franchises and prompt delivery solutions. FlowerAura has its presence in discrete categories of gift items like personalized gifts, flower arrangements, cakes, unique gifts, hampers, accessories, spiritual gifts, home decor, and more. FA Gifts Pvt. Ltd. has flourished in the Indian market with its unique gifts for special moments. Starting in 2010, under the entrepreneurship of Himanshu Chawla and Shrey Sehgal, the company launched its first FlowerAura store in the city of Gurgaon. Today, the renowned brand leads the gifting market in more than 600 cities and delivers a delightful experience to every customer out there. https://www.floweraura.com/ Media Contact : Suman Patra suman.patra@floweraura.com +91-96500 62220 Head - Product and Marketing FA Gifts Pvt. Ltd. This story is provided by PRNewswire. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of this article. (AF/PRNewswire) Read the full article

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Ikikai Exclusives | Original Designs Crafted for You

Ikikai offers handcrafted apparel and lifestyle products Online. Shop for a wide range of handcrafted designer kurtis, jewellery, womens clothing, tote bag, handbags, gifts for men, home decor etc.

zyla vanilla closet tablets I set of two

Zyla closet tablets are a nostalgic reminder of the tradition of bringing a touch of purfumery to your closet and all the heirlooms it holds. Handpoured to perfection and made with 100% soy wax in vanilla fragrances; these wax tablets come as a pair of two, to add that fragrant and fresh sense to your wardrobe.

About the creator

Amyrah, at 8 years old, created Zyla candles in 2019. Her wish is to make this world a better place for children and in her own small way she contributes by providing for children who are most in need.

Amyrah is a skilled, imaginative creator of beautiful scented candles and with every sale of a Zyla candle, Amyrah will move 50% of profits towards Akshya Patra, an NGO that provides daily meals to children across India.She may be under 10 years old but her vision is wider and bigger than anyone. Along with ikikai, we welcome you to join her on this journey of enabling a better future for children.

Duality coffee mug I single

A bit of pastel charm combines with a dash of gold to create magic in form of this handcrafted ceramic mug. Handcrafted to bedazzle you and your friends when you sip your favourite beverage from these!

Sundry faces shacket

Ikikai brings you a cool and stylish shacket, perfect for those off-duty days. This shacket is in collaboration with sketch the collection and it features vertical and horizontal pockets in the front and a hand embroidered artwork by Nicole Shroff at the back. Layer it over tees or wear it jumpers for that stylish look.

About the creator

Ikikai exclusives, are a range of products that are carefully designed for your discerning lifestyle. Our in-house designers collaborating with entrepreneurs and NGO's have crafted and produced these products to bring vibrancy and add panache to your wardrobe and to your home. At ikikai, our endeavour is to celebrate art, inspire people and bring about social impact by creating a collaborative ecosystem of artists, predominantly women led entrepreneurs, NGO's and social enterprises and bring to you the best curated and crafted products

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Why do people purchase gold/silver jewellery on Akshay Tritiya?

Akshaya Tritya holds a special part in our lives. Yes, it is one of the occasions which we celebrate with family, friends, and investment. There are many people always thinking about Akshaya Tritiya is considered to be one of the reasons to purchase silver or gold jewellery and coins. Well, there are a number of reason behind it but most importantly it relates to the faith that it gives you a good fortune by making an investment on Silver or Gold coins and jewellery.

So, if you are thinking about making an investment in jewellery this Akshaya Tritiya, you have landed yourself on the right page. We are here to guide you through the important aspects of this occasion on why you must make your wish true. Well, there are many are still confused about the reason why it is acknowledged to be one of the most precious events when it comes to making investments.

Below mentioned are few of the reasons why many people consider investing in Gold or silver jewellery during this time of the year, take a glance:

● Firstly, there are many who are stating that during this time of the year Lord Krishna assisted Draupadi by providing Patra(leaf). This was done during the crisis situation of the Pandavas so that they can be benefitted with an abundance of eatery!

● Next, it is also considered that during this time, River Ganga flowed down to earth from heaven. This is the reason why it is considered as one of the best and most fortunate for starting something new or investing in something as it stays with you forever.

● When it comes to Akshaya it exclusively means un-diminishable. Which means if you are investing on anything during this special occasion it will always help you remain wealthy all your life and bless you with a fortune in every domain.

So, These are a few of the aspects which makes many people invest in gold and silver jewellery. In fact, there are many who consider investing in Gold coins as it fits perfectly to their budget and it allows them to make their occasion special. So, you must not think twice and make your occasion special by investing in Gold jeweller during this occasion and Tanishq is there for your assistance with the best collection! Get online and avail your favourite jewellery delivered right at your doorstep.

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Masculinities: Liberation through Photography @ The Barbican

After my plans for going to this exhibition were lead elsewhere due to the pandemic, I did the next best thing by going through the exhibition guide on the Barbican website. A few of the artists in it stood out to me; the first one being self-portrait photographer Samuel Fosso. I adore the first image, the background, the layout, the shoes, the accessories, the styling, it’s so gorgeous. The second self-portrait definitely reminds me of Prince.

The exhibition guide included female photographers as well which I loved, such as Deana Lawson. In the exhibition, her work entitled Sons of Cush (2016) ‘highlights how the black male figure is often ‘idealised (in their physical beauty) and pathologized by the culture (as symbols of violence or fear)’ (Barbican, 2020). Lawson learned lots about rituals and spirituality after visits to Jamaica, Haiti and West Africa. ‘In many of these rituals the body is celebrated through decoration, and Lawson has applied this approach to the use of clothing, jewellery and accessories in her portraits. The details in her work have a function: they place the model on a pedestal, and they evoke a sense of recognition and connection in the viewer.’

‘Deana Lawson’s people seem to occupy a higher plane, a kingdom of restored glory, in which diaspora gods can be found wherever you look: Brownsville, Kingston, Port-au-Prince, Addis Ababa,’ writes Zadie Smith.’ ‘

‘Lawson’s photography has often been described as ‘highly staged’, outfits, objects, accessories and interiors are deliberately combined’ e.g. ‘Plastic sofa sheets, net curtains, and models wearing brightly-coloured acrylic nails, braided hair and gold jewellery recur as stylistic motifs throughout her work, and for Lawson these symbols help to convey the meaning of the cultural identity she studies. ‘Typically, she photographs her subjects in cramped domestic spaces, yet they rarely look either vulnerable or confined. Outside a Lawson portrait you might be working three jobs, just keeping your head above water, struggling. But inside her frame you are beautiful, imperious, unbroken, unfallen,’ writes Zadie Smith in her essay in the monograph published in 2018 by Aperture.

‘Deana Lawson’s work also makes frequent allusion, consciously or unconsciously, to painterly principles. Her close attention to composition, colour and iconography gives her work a claim to a place in art history. Lawson uses formal elements such as lighting and positioning, which suggest intimacy and/or provocation, to strengthen her depiction of personal power and freedom of her models through their personal spaces.’

Lawson has also created glorious photographs of Rihanna.

Images:

1. La femme libérée américaine dans les années 70 (The liberated American woman of the 1970s), 1997, from the series Tati © the artist and courtesy JM Patras/Paris

2. Self-portrait, 1976 © Samuel Fosso. Courtesy The Walther Collection and Jean Marc Patras / Galerie

3. Sons of Cush, 2016, Deana Lawson

4. Deana Lawson, Ring Bearer, 2016, Inkjet print, mounted on Sintra, 43 x 54 inches

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Product

1.       Natural Products

Olives & Olive Oil

The Greek olive and its virgin oil is considered as one of the best in the world. It is the basis of the Greek and Mediterranean diet. It is a healthy product and medical researchers have proved that it is one of the reasons that Cretans live longer. Olive and olive oil is produced all over Greece.

 Honey

The production of honey is a Greek tradition that dates back to the antiquity. Greece, with its great variety of plants and flowers, produces different tastes of honey. This product is considered as one of the best in the world and the best honey can only be found in mountain villages.

 Wine

Wine was born in Greece and it is a Greek tradition since the antiquity. Wine processing was actually invented in Greece. Today, one can enjoy a great diversity of Greek wines: red, white and rose, sweet or dry. Greece also produces some famous kinds of wine like the Retsina, a white wine which has an accentuated resin taste, and the Mavrodafni, a dark red wine which reminds the Portuguese Porto. For a detailed gallery of Greek wines, see the section of Greek food and wines.

 Alcohol

Ouzo is the most famous Greek alcohol of Greece and its trademark. It is a strong alcohol with the taste of Anis which can be served straight or with water. It is accompanied with little meets (mezedes). Tsipouro reminds the Ouzo but has a stronger taste. Depending of the region, it is also called Raki.

 Vinegar

Greece has a variety of tasty natural vinegar made from wine.

 Herbs

Greece has a great variety of herbs and plants with many virtues: mountain tea, oregano, sage, chamomile, sage, basil, mint, parsley.

 Spices

Greece is also famous for the many spices used in the food: sesame (white sesame also), the cumin, the machlepi and the valuable red saffron.

 Nuts

Greece also produces a large variety of nuts: almonds, pistasamos, dry grapes, sun flowers seeds, melon seeds, hazel-nut, and peanuts.

 2. Manufactured products

Carpets and rugs

Handmade carpets and rugs have been a part of the Greek tradition for centuries. The actual main production areas of rugs can be found around the town of Tripolis, in the Peloponnese, and around the towns of Trikala and Karditsa in Thessaly. Carpets are known since the antiquity, one can even find allusions to them in the mythology. The most important centres of hand-weaving are in Lefkada Island, Anogeia and Metsovo.

Leather

Leather is a specialty in Greece. Many leather items of all qualities can be found in the country: shoes, clothes, sandals, handbags, gloves, hats and more.

 Handicrafts

Many traditional handicrafts can be found in Greece: knotted carpets, embroidered cushion covers, woodwork and much more.

 Jewellery

Jewel is a Greek tradition dated to the antiquity. Many jewellery shops, famous or not, offer a large variety of jewels: golden or silver jewellery or objects to reproductions of ancient jewellery and ornaments. Islands like Santorini Island and Mykonos Island has specialized in jewellery.

  Material

1.     Clothing material in ancient Greece

Primarily consisted of the chiton, peplos, himation, and chlamys. Ancient Greek men and women typically wore two pieces of clothing draped about the body: an undergarment and a cloak. Clothes were customarily homemade out of various lengths of rectangular linen or wool fabric with little cutting or sewing, and secured with ornamental clasps or pins, and a belt, or girdle (zone). Pieces were generally interchangeable between men and women.

 Fabrics

Ancient Greek clothing was made with silk, linen and most often, wool. The production of fabric was a long and tedious process, making ready-made clothing expensive. It was socially accepted that textile making was primarily women's responsibility, and the production of high quality textiles was regarded as an accomplishment for women of high status. Once made, the cloth was rarely cut. The seamless rectangles of fabric were draped on the body in various ways with little sewing involved.  

 2.  Sculpture material

Stone and marble

Various uncrystallized limestones were frequently used in the archaic period and here and there even in the fifth century. But white marble, in which Greece abounds, came also early into use, and its immense superiority to limestone for statuary purposes led to the abandonment of the latter. The choicest varieties of marble were the Parian and Pentelic. Both of these were exported to every part of the Greek world.

 Wood

Wood was often, if not exclusively, used for the earliest Greek temple-images, those rude xoana, of which many survived into the historical period, to be regarded with peculiar veneration. We even hear of wooden statues made in the developed period of Greek art. But this was certainly exceptional. Wood plays no part worth mentioning in the fully developed sculpture of Greece, except as it entered into the making of gold and ivory statues or of the cheaper substitutes for these.

 Food

Greek Mezedes

The mezedes (single: mezes) are appetizers, served before or with the main dishes, usually accompanied with ouzo or tsipouro. They come in small plates. It is one of the basic elements of the Greek culture to share food and wine with friends, in a joyful and unhurried environment.

 Tzatziki

Greek yogurt with finely chopped cucumber, garlic and olive oil. Ideal to eat with fresh Greek bread, fried potatoes or fried meatballs.

 Saganaki

Fried cheese. Different sorts of cheese can be found in saganaki. Excellent with a zest of lemon.

 Keftedakia

Fried meatballs of beef, garlic and bread. Excellent dish.

 Spanakopitakia Small spinach pies with crushed feta cheese.

 Tiropitakia Small cheese pies, usually made of feta or kasseri cheese.

Horta Boiled wild greens with olive oil, salt and lemon.

 Briam Mix of roast potatoes, eggplants, onions, garlic, tomato sauce and olive oil.

 Dolmadakia Grape leaves filled with rice and onions and sometimes minced beef.

 Kalamarakia Small pieces of fried squid with lemon juice.

 Htapodi Small pieces of octopus served either fried with lemon juice or boiled, with olive oil, vinegar and oregano. Feta cheese the famous Greek cheese can also be eaten alone, as a meze, with olive oil and oregano.

 Greek salades

Of course, the most famous is the Greek salad, or else Horiatiki (Village Salad), but there are also many other types of salads and dip sauces.

 Horiatiki Salata or Greek salad Also know as "Greek salad", the horiatiki is a mix of fresh tomatoes, olives, cucumber, onions, green pepper, feta cheese, olive oil and oregano.

 Melitzanosalata An eggplant puree with finely chopped garlic and olive oil. It is succulent with fresh bread.

 Taramosalata (tarama) Crushed fish eggs.

 Main dishes

Greeks have a lot of excellent main dishes and meat is their favorite ingredient.

 Moussaka This famous Greek dish has a base made of potatoes topped with eggplants onions, minced beef and bechamel creme.

 Pastitsio This is another well-known Greek dish reminding of the Italian Lasagnas. It consists of spaghetti No 2 topped with minced beef, onions, tomato sauce and bechamel sauce.

 Paidakia Grilled lamb's ribs served with lemon.

 Kokoretsi This is one of the favorite dishes of Greeks. They mostly eat it during Easter. It consists of wrapped and roasted entrails of lamb, served with lemon.

 Soups

Greek soups are succulent and Greeks usually have soups in winter.

 Kotossoupa Chicken soup usually with avgolemono (sauce made with eggs and lemon).

 Psarossoupa Fish soup with parsley, potatoes and carrots.

 Fassolada White bean soup with parsley and, sometimes, tomato sauce.

 Fakies Lentil soup with tomato sauce.

 Magiritsa Easter soup made of the inside of lamb, dill and the avgolemono sauce (egg and lemon).

 Patsa Tripe soup, considered by Greeks as a very good remedy to hangovers.

 Herbs and spices

Greece is famous for its unique herbs and spices which they use in every Greek dish to add an extra taste and delight the senses. The excellent quality of spices and herbs is due to the long sunshine periods, making the Greek flora particularly rich, producing an incredible variety of the best herbs and spices in the world.

Famous herbs of great quality and easy to find in Greece are the chamomile, the mountain tea, sage, basil, mint, parsley, tilio (lime leaves used as an infusion) and much more. Supreme Greek spices are the sesame (white sesame also), the cumin, the machlepi and the valuable red saffron.

 Greek Wines and alcohol beverages

Tsipouro / Raki

This really strong alcohol looks a bit like ouzo but with a stronger taste of anis. Greeks drink it with ice and sometimes add a bit of water. It is always accompanied with mezedes and good friends. In different parts of Greece, such as Crete, some islands and the northern Greece, people make their own home made Tsipouro, also called Raki (depending of the region) which is really strong.

 Ouzo

This is the most famous Greek alcohol beverage, the trade mark of the country. It is a strong alcohol, drinkable straight with ice or with a bit of water. It is ideal to drink with all kinds of mezedes. The best ouzo is made in Lesvos and the most famous trades are Ouzo Plomariou and Barbayanni.

 Mavrodafni

This sweet wine is made in Patras Peloponnese. It is really thick and dark (almost black) and can be compared to the Portuguese Porto. This strong wine is used for the Holy Communion in the Greek Orthodox Church.

 Retsina

The famous Retsina is a Greek white wine with a particular resin taste. This taste is due to the way of production of this wine: they put the grapes in new cask which have still the wood resin on, giving to the whine that special taste.

 Greek Wines

There is a huge diversity of Greek wines: red, white and rose, sweet or dry.

    Pattern

Various Greek Key names used to describe the Greek Key Pattern include Greek Fret, Greek Key, Labyrinth, Maze, and the Meander Pattern.

The pattern originated from Greek mythology and were symbolic of the labyrinth that imprisoned the Minotaur.

In Greek mythology the Centaur had the torso of a person combined with the body of a horse.

In a time when most people could not write or read, myths were the most effective way to pass knowledge and teach people about moral virtues, cosmology, love, death, forgiveness and everything that is present in our daily lives.

The pattern is often incorporated as a border design around a ring, bracelet surround forming a running ornamental design of repeated symmetrical figures.

In Europe, this pattern was included in the dominant style of architecture during the 18th century. The style of architecture also influenced and was reflected in the jewelry of the time.

Greek Key Pattern & Beach Stones

The Greek Key design isn't only found on jewelry. In the photograph below is a pavement in the streets of Rhodes, made from beach stones, featuring the "meander" Greek key pattern!

Hannes Grobe

 This is the work of Hannes Grobe, who kindly permitted me to reproduce this image on Antique Jewelry Investor.

 Now, what would the earth look like from space if we were to re-surface all those ugly old black tar roads with Greek Key design cobblestones, like in the streets of Rhodes. Wouldn't that look something from space!

 Curved or angular variations of the same key patterns are also in existence. Being very ancient motifs they occur in the earliest farming communities in Anatolia in the six millennium BC and were a major feature design in pottery decoration throughout Neolithic Europe.

 Designs based on spiral scrolls, circles, and meandering bands are typical of the art of the Mycenaean civilization on the Greek mainland in the middle of the second millennium BC.

 During the Georgian neoclassical movement when Europe was having a revival in classical Greece, the Greek key pattern above all others signified Greek style and taste.

 The connection with water persisted into Roman times when the motif was frequently used on mosaic floors in bath houses.

 Men's jewelry may also include the key pattern. Jewelry art historians, will know, that throughout the History of Jewelry men have been adorning their bodies with jewelry for as long as women, but for slightly different motives.

 Women’s jewelry was generally worn to enhance a woman's  beauty while  in modern times most men have  worn jewelry mainly as a status symbol, badge of rank, or for recognition of achievement. But times are changing and changing fast. This ship is slowly turning around. Gender Appropriate Jewelry?  If it floats your boat - wear it!

Popular motifs on men's contemporary jewelry include the Celtic knot patterns, Greek key designs, Arabic geometric patterns and abstract designs.

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HOW AN ELDERLY COUPLE CHEATED BY THREE PERSONS IMPERSONATING AS CBI OFFICERS IN BERHAMPUR TOWN OF ODISHA ?

HOW AN ELDERLY COUPLE CHEATED BY THREE PERSONS IMPERSONATING AS CBI OFFICERS IN BERHAMPUR TOWN OF ODISHA ?

An elderly couple was conned by three persons impersonating as CBI officers in Southern Odisha town of Berhampur today.The conmen looted gold jewellery weighing around 80 grams while the victim couple – Bhaskar Patra and Rajkumari Patra – was walking down a lane near Jayprakash Nagar Square in the Silk City.The bike-borne youths intercepted the couple, introduced the latter as personnel of the…

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The people ( @aimee-maroux​ , @overcomewithlongingfora-girl, @theperennialsophia​ ) have spoken.

Archaeological Museum of Patra

Ten lamps with representations of erotic scenes. Patras, Roman Period (1st-3rd century A.D)

Erotic themes in art were not always purely sexual; they were also of religious and apotropaic significance. The phallus and ithyphallic figures were used in ancient times as symbols of fertility, and also to intimidate evil spirits and avert the evil eye. Phallic symbols on jewellery were a of a protective nature.

The representations of erotic scenes on vessels, pots and everyday objects gives us an insight into ancient Greek and Roman private life. These scenes were often of a mocking nature, while others such as the woman with the animal were probably inspired by stories and books of Roman times.*

*Think the Golden Ass, by Apuleius. The depiction referred is this one, a woman riding an animal and having sex with a man? It’s not very clear what’s going on, but it sure is raunchy. Are all three getting spanked by the second man at the back?

Another interesting exhibit relating to lamps was this little hoard of discarded lamps. They were found in a deposit of the Lychnomanteion (oil lamp oracle) of Patras. They are decorated with reliefs and bear the craftsmen’s signatures (2nd-3rd century A.D)

The Lycnhomanteion is theorized to be an oracle associated with sailors, and weather forecasting - Patra being a prosperous port city during Roman times. In divination using an oil lamp, it is considered that the lamp was only used once - hence the pile of used but relatively new lamps, and perhaps its decoration was relevant to inquiries, or subjects that concerned the one using them. 

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TRENDING DESIGNER JEWELLERY FOR ETHNIC WEAR THIS FESTIVE SEASON

Up your sartorial game with Amrutam’s show-stealing online designer jewellery pieces.

 The festive season gives the perfect excuse to add some sparkle and bling to your attire. With the spirit of celebration in the air, there isn't a better time to invest in some spell-binding festive jewellery styles. From choker necklaces and bracelets to chaandbali earrings and statement rings, if you’re looking for pieces for the upcoming festivities, Amrutam has some stunning indian designer jewellery for almost every occasion.

What to wear for Rakshabandhan? 

Featuring classic pairings of tribal silver chokers and modern indian earrings, Amrutam’s latest designer collection is just ideal for Raksha Bandhan celebrations.

Silver earring with pichwai art by designer Gazal, available at Amrutam Jewelry.

925 silver earring with Patra work by designer Ankita, available at Amrutam Jewelry.

925 silver choker by designer Lakshmi, available at Amrutam Jewelry.

What to wear for Navratri? 

As the month progresses, next up on the charts is the festival of Navratri, which calls for a festive upgrade to your designer jewellery closet. Think big jhumka’s, chaandbali’s, chokers, statement rings, silver bangles, and silver earrings. Whether you’re in search of a traditional Indian look for the upcoming celebrations, or want something a tad bit modern, we’ve got it all in here.

Multi-stone Kundan earring with gold plating by designer Tanya, available at Amrutam Jewelry.

925 silver earring by designer Sangeeta, available at Amrutam Jewelry

What to wear for Diwali Party? 

The trending designer earrings and neckpieces are a must-have in your jewellery collection this Diwali season. If we had to name an accessory that can take your look from basic to scene-stealing instantly, it’d have to be modern indian chokers and statement rings. The designer pieces not only score high on versatility, but have also earned a fail-safe spot in most of the celebrity wardrobes. You can also add some Swarovski studded earring for instant glam.

Kundan choker with 18 carat gold plating by designer Shikha, available at Amrutam Jewelry.

Square Kundan ring with gold plating by designer Shikha, available at Amrutam Jewelry.

Swarovski earrings with 24 carat gold plating by designer meghana, available at Amrutam Jewelry

What to wear for Karva Chauth? 

For a traditional evening like Karva Chauth, invest in Amrutam’s designer choker sets. They are all that you need in your ethnic wardrobe to take your style a notch up. The best thing we love about them is that they are versatile and can easily be worn with traditional sari’s as well as fusion-wear. 

925 silver earrings with 22 carat gold plating by designer pragya, available at Amrutam Jewelry.

 Kundan choker by designer tanya, available at Amrutam Jewelry.

What to wear for Weddings? 

Whether you’re looking for Indian traditional jewellery designs or a modern one, your bridal trousseau is definitely incomplete without a Designer jewellery set from Amrutam. 

If you prefer something contemporary, fine diamond pieces are the way forward. You can consider gemstone-encrusted jewellery if you want to inject a pop of colour with your baubles.

Below are some styles from their collection. 

 Polki necklace set by designer Shikha, available at Amrutam Jewelry.

 Kundan pastel necklace set and mang tikka by designer Shikha, available at Amrutam Jewelry.

Polki choker set with 18 carat gold plating by designer duo Amit & Mayanka, available at Amrutam Jewelry.

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Welcome Prosperity this Akshaya Tritiya with Kundan Gold Collection

26th April, 2020 is the date marked on the calendar of every Indian household for all the right reasons. On this auspicious celebration of Akshaya Tritiya, whatever you choose to do will come back and abundantly fill your house. Whether it’s a new business that you’re planning to start or an investment you were planning to make, this is the day to strike the iron. Any business or investment made on this day is sure to guarantee long-term profits. Indians rightly believe in rituals and right timings. And there could be no better time than Akshaya Tritiya to purchase Gold or invest in Gold.

What makes this day important?

The significance of this tradition lies in the age old Indian scripts. People believe that anything purchased on this day becomes Akshaya Patra, which is a vessel of never-ending fortune. In the ancient Hindu Mythology of Mahabharata, Krishna consumed one grain of rice from Draupadi’s kitchen on the day of Akshaya Tritiya and that pot was filled with food by the other minute. In the modern times, gold is the main mode of investment and luxury. Thus, investing in gold on the day of Akshaya Tritiya, guarantees your financial stability and secures the future of your family in the long run.

Today, the world is fighting with the evil claws of COVID-19 that has disturbed the hold of the global economy. By staying true to our Indian traditions, we have the opportunity of welcoming the Goddess of wealth, Laxmi. How do you do this? By bringing gold jewellery or products in the name of your family or business. The perfect combination of the auspicious muhurat of Akshaya Tritiya and the gold purchase will sync together to open the doors of prosperity in your house. But there’s a catch.

As the industries are grappling with the lockdown effects of COVID-19, Kundan Refinery is closed for delivery at this moment. But we understand the importance and urgency of this auspicious day. It comes once in a year and we want you to make the most of this situation. This is why we have opened the pre-booking process for all products. All you need to do is select the item that fits your budget and taste. We will book the product in your name and you will get to reap the benefits of this auspicious day.

Wondering what our range of products is?

Kundan Refinery have a sea of multiple exquisite collections of gold bars, coins, and designer hallmark jewelleries. Overwhelm yourself with over hundreds of custom jewellery collections, calendars, frames, coins, and pendants in silver and gold. All thanks to our personalized services, we’ve established a high standard of our quality in the customer’s eyes.

If you desire to invest in silver other than gold, browse our collection of bespoke coins and jewellery from our website.

We have a stunning collection of gold jewellery, pendants, and foiled handmade frames. To reduce the hassle, directly browse the Akshaya Tritiya section on our website. Select from the wide range of designer pendants offered at a discounted price. For people who just aim to invest, Kundan provides gold bars of different weights and designs. Purchase the one that pleases you the most and make the way for success and growth in your life this Akshaya Tritiya.