The Soul Of Indian Women
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
The five and a half meters of colourful drape wrapped around a slender Indian body is an image that has inspired millions of artists, ransacked many a kingdom, and ran imaginations wild across the world for years. Best described, its a game of hide and seek between the sensuous brown skin and a colourful piece of cloth. But itll be incomplete to look at Saree as just a piece of clothing and without its adorner. Its a reflection of everything that a woman is; its a mouthpiece of every mood and mode of the Indian woman.
The red saree is the shy and anxious bride, the white cotton is the sad but never down woman, the soft silk falling off the shoulders is the sensuousness, the white starched and stiff is the feminist, the one tightly tied across the waist is the aggression, and the black designer is the announcement of arrival.
According to Wikipedia, the word Saree has evolved from the Prakrit word ’sattika’ as mentioned in earliest Jain Buddhist literature. Saree has been an integral part of the Indian women wardrobe, with its root dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization. From the endless drape of Draupadi in Mahabharata to the wet and wild saree in Satyam Shivam Sundaram to the latest Manish Malhotra collection that set the ramps afire worldwide, the basic Indian attire has come a long way. From Banarasi to Kanjivaram it will not be wrong to say that this 5 meter cloth is something that runs across India and like a river, branches out at points and feeds every woman with a compliment of her beauty.
But making a rectangular piece of cloth into a heart stopping attire is an art itself, the art of draping the Saree — a tedious process thoroughly enjoyed by the woman as a celebration of her beauty. On the most basic level, the saree is first wrapped around the waist, then slender plates of the continual cloth are carefully tucked at the waist giving it the flow and then the cloth slithers around the waist and covers the torso as it rests on the shoulder. The diversified culture in the Indian subcontinent has resulted in the trend of different draping styles of Sarees followed in different regions.
Over the years, the Saree has also become a canvas for the folk artists of India. Each state and region has its artists flaunting their skills and art on this canvas, from bandhej/bandhani (tie and dye) to delicate embroidery also done with real gold and silver threads to the minimalistic white and red saree. The patterns, the colours, and the variety are overwhelming. Add silver/golden thread work to a simple cotton or silk saree and you get a fancy Zari Saree perfect for a marriage or similar occasion. Add pearls and precious stones and you get a stylish Zardozi Saree. And as the western world and the Indian culture fuses with the shrinking and new surfacing of newer technologies everyday, its very common to see Sarees of Italian Crepe and georgette which were earlier unknown to the Indian women, but now hugely popular.
Whats overwhelming is that over the decades, each region in the Indian subcontinent has developed its own unique saree style based on the fabric or the weaving style. Some of the most popular types of Sarees are Kantha (West Bengal), Cuttacki Pata Silk & Cotton (Orissa), Paithani (Maharashtra), Bandhani (Gujarat and Rajasthan), Kota doria (Rajasthan), Chanderi (Madhya Pradesh), Maheshwari (Madhya Pradesh), Kosa silk (Chattisgarh), Lugade (Maharashtra), Mysore Silk (Karnataka), and Kanjivaram (Tamil Nadu).
So, be it mourning of the deceased or the bringing in of a new member, no Indian occasion is complete without the women of the house draping themselves in a beautiful and apt saree for the occasion. And the Saree is undoubtedly the essential shadow of an Indian woman as her bindi and strength.
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Emphasis Bridal wears
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Sarees are very much in fashion in a traditional Indian wedding. In today`s wedding ceremonies woman prefers to wear saris in various styles. Fashion designers advanced with new ways to drape wedding sarees, which have become quite popular among today`s women. Saris always had a luxurious and graceful look at the same time. The wedding sari or Bridal sari is given a lot of significance in India. Indian Saris come in different fabrics ranging from cotton to silk, from georgettes to crapes, from traditional like Banarasi to Kanjeevaram or a silk.
Bridal Sarees are given a lot of emphasis in Indian families. It ranges from few thousands to few lakhs of rupees. Sarees today have a lot of embroidery and embellishments done on them. They come in various varieties and styles. Zari, sequence, embroidery, zardosi, organza, cut work, mirror work, patchwork, pearl work, kasab, kundan, are all diverse kinds of work, which are available in sari. Earlier it was compulsory for Indian brides to wear heavy Benarasi sari on the wedding day but now it is not so but still the brides to prefer wear saris for their wedding. Although the styles and embroidery of sarees have changed, they have become much trendier and light. Earlier much more heavy work was used, while now the style is rich as well as sleek and light in fabric.The wedding sari or Bridal sari is given a lot of importance in India. Indian Saris are available in different fabrics from cotton to silk and from georgettes to crapes.
Jewellery noticeably highlights the look of the bride but the wedding saree is given a lot of emphasis. In India there is no greater event in a family than a wedding. Wedding sarees can range from a few thousand to a few lac rupees. There is no limit as far as variety in Indian bridal sarees are concerned. This is because every part of India manufactures its own peculiar style in terms of the weaves, embroidery and fabric.
The most expensive are considered the south silk ones that are woven with pure gold. In fact it is said that if one had to remove the gold threads and melt them then anything from a few grams to almost a kilo of gold can be produced. Apart from the traditional prints and weaves, nowadays designers are creating new and innovative designs. They also are changing the approach the Indian saree is draped over the shoulder. It all depends on the kind of work done on what is known as the `pallu` - this is that part of the saree, which is placed over the shoulder.
Today saris have a lot of work done on them. Zari, organza, embroidery, zardosy, sequence, mirror work, cut work, patchwork, kasab, pearl work, kundan, are all different kinds of work, which redecorate the sari. In India some professionals offer Bridal Trousseau Packing services for Indian bridal sarees. In these services wedding sarees and other items of the wedding trousseau are neatly packed into suitcases and decorated.
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Wedding Hairstyles - Tips
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Every girl wants to look absolutely stunning on her wedding day, and she should. It is probably one of the biggest days of your life and you should look gorgeous. When thinking about different wedding hairstyles, it is a must that you do your homework and test out what you like. Look through magazines and go online to see what the celeb’s are doing with their hair to get some ideas. Just don’t forget about your hair when you are dealing with everything else! I have a few tips to help you find a few great wedding hairstyles.
- If you have long hair, check out this look: Keep your hair down and just curl the ends a little. This is one of the most used styles for 2008. It is a very elegant look that will compliment you and your dress, no matter what. You can also add a few of the smaller flowers that are in your bouquet to your hair for a something extra.
-Up-do’s are a thing of the past in today’s wedding hairstyles. Things have gotten a lot more natural for everyone. A number of brides are using a decent sized flower and putting their hair half-way up. This works great to keep your hair away from your face and leaves your veil in place.
-If you have short hair there are quite a few styles that will work for you. Just because you have short hair does not mean that an up-do is impossible. Ask your hairstylist to create some up-do’s for you and try them out. You can also keep your hair loose and let it frame your face.
There is one big trend that is seen today in wedding hairstyles. It all depends on the length of your hair, its texture, and really what you want. It doesn’t matter if the style you want is in or out of fashion, its your day and you should feel your best!
Accessories are also an option to add to any hairstyle. You can find multiple accessories that will compliment your gown, jewelry, and most importantly yourself. You can add a small tiara, jewels, or a simple flower to your hair. Just ask your hair stylist to place the accessory in your hair the day of your wedding. You might want to consider going to a stylist that has experience in making the perfect wedding hairstyles. It is important that you feel like a million dollars on your special day.
Do not let your hairstyle be forgotten when planning your wedding. You don’t want to forget and end up with something that you don’t feel confident with. So remember to pamper yourself with one of the many great wedding hairstyles that are out there and congratulations!
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Artisans of India showcase
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
The wedding sarees are the most gorgeous items that Indian women yearn to own. The Indian wedding sarees are made distinct by the style of designing and the excellent use of certain materials that are used to deck up the sarees. The sarees are created on vibrant coloured fabrics like silk, crepe, georgette etc.
The artisans of India showcase their proficiency in embellishing this particular type of sarees. These wedding sarees are created by employing embroideries like kundan, sequins, dabka, zari, gotta patti, zardouzi work. The artisans while creating the sarees keep in mind the culture, religion, tradition and the intensity of the occasion. The fabric and colour of the sarees vary according to the regional culture. As per the difference in culture and tradition, separate regions have their distinct style of wearing sarees like the Gujaratis` wear sarees with the “pallu” at the front while Punjabi and the women of east India mainly West Bengal, wear the sarees that allows the “pallu” to fall backwards. The wedding sarees of India are basically created on silk with zari motifs at pallus and sometimes in the entire body. Though most of the wedding sarees are traditional Indian sarees, the artisans have also amalgamated the style and modern trends into them.
Apart from the pure silk as the main fabric, the artisans of India use several other fabrics for creating wedding sarees for the masses at large. Today wedding sarees are created in fabrics like silk, georgette, crepe, satin, tissue, net, brocades, lazer etc where the glittering effect is given by different designs, styles, motifs, embroideries and cuts. Even a unique fabric is used in creating wedding sarees, which is termed as faux. This is a mixed fabric.
A major role is played by the colours of the sarees and the Indian weavers create wedding sarees that are found in a wide variety of hues like red, maroon, magenta, pink, orange, fusia, turquoise blue and other traditional colours. Though traditional designs are more coveted, keeping in mind the changing trend, the artisans portray modern designs that are combined with the contemporary motifs and patterns. Sometimes regional variations are created in the wedding sarees that ranges from mirror work to bandhej work of Rajasthan in vibrant colours. The artisans often make bandhej work on pure georgette fabric with special resham and sequins work and heavy jaal pattern on the entire body of the wedding saree. Apart from these the traditional wedding sarees of India includes Paithani silks, Kanjeeveram silks, Baluchari sarees, Banarasi sarees etc.
The wedding sarees of India have a wide variety and are created with zari work, often using Tanchoi brocade. The tradition of Gujarat allows the artisans of the region to create Panetar sarees which are especially designed in combination of white and red colour. This is one of the important religious aspects of Gujarati wedding to create these sarees in combination of red and white hues.
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Apparel Bridal Party - Gifts
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Buying clothing or apparel for your bridal party may seem a little unusual, butt when you put it into context it makes a great party gift idea. Imagine how fun it would be for your closest friends to sport the same outfit when celebrating your wedding shower, bachelorette or bachelor party.
Wedding clothing makes perfect pre-wedding gifts, especially when its personalized. T-shirts, caps, bikinis, sleepwear, sportswear and even underwear all make great personalized bridal party gifts.
Parties for the Bride
Depending on the brides personality, bridal party gifts can be cheeky or wholesome. While monogrammed underwear may not be seen by anyone but the wearer, they can be a fun gift for bridal parties. Monogrammed T-shirts are a fun addition to any bachelorette party or bridal shower. And if you include the wedding date, you and your friends will have a special souvenir to remember the occasion for years to come. Comfortable tank tops are not only flattering, but they can be personalized in the same way as T-shirts.
But wedding apparel is not only a great gift idea for the bridesmaid. The bride can also join in the fun and have her apparel monogrammed. Sporting these cute personalized shirts is a great way to go out on the town and bid farewell to the single life in style.
Bring a little pizzazz into the equation and choose figure hugging apparel with the words spelled out in jewelled studs. Why stop there? You can outfit the whole wedding party in monogrammed matching outfits, each one boasting a different title. Regardless of the theme of your wedding, monogrammed bridal party clothing is a great idea.
Parties for the Groom
Traditionally it is the job of the groomsmen to arrange the bachelor party. To take the party up a notch, why not order personalized apparel to mark the occasion? T-shirts, caps or hooded sweat shirts can be monogrammed with clever inscriptions such as, taken, or groom game over. On your night out, nobody will wonder for a second what it is youre celebrating. Plus your groomsmen will have a great piece of clothing they can tell stories about for years to come.
Fun with Wedding Preparations
The weeks and days before the wedding are filled with events that bring the bridal party together. The bride has her wedding shower and bridesmaid luncheon, the groom has his bachelor party. Plus, there are wedding rehearsals, casual get togethers and the pre-wedding dinner.
The parents of the couple, bridesmaids, maid of honor, flower girls and ring bearers traditionally make up the wedding party. Why not honor their role in the wedding by giving them apparel to mark the occasion?
You could get your flower girls and the ring bears a T-shirt or cap with their role and name monogrammed on the front. They wont hesitate to proudly wear it to each and every event leading up the wedding. Your parents can also be so honored with their own personalized piece of clothing boasting their role, or simply something that commemorates the occasion.
With wedding apparel, you can keep it simple or ornate. A simple elegant piece of clothing that fits in with your wedding colors and is monogrammed with a date can be worn again and again after the big day. Or you could coordinate your bridal party with matching apparel and individual monogrammed messages that convey their status in your wedding.
You could include your four legged friends too by having a doggie tank top made to fit and monogrammed. If the bridal party includes mans best friend, then why not dress him or her up in the weeks before the wedding? Monogram their outfit with something fitting and let them advertise your special day for you. They will also look great in photographs and be a great subject for conversation for years to come.
Personalized bridal apparel is meant to be fun and is a perfect gift option for everyone involved. With the vast variety of apparel options to choose from, you will be able to find something to suit everyone. Even if it is meant as a keepsake, chances are your bridal party will be more than eager and proud to put it on.
Then there is also the honeymoon to consider. Personalized bridal apparel is not only aimed at the bridal party. Personally monogrammed underwear or a bikini can be a great way to surprise your husband.
Remember, no matter how formal or contemporary your wedding is, clothing and apparel that mark the occasion and make your bridal party feel special is a great way to commemorate your wedding for years to come.
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More than just a six yards of cloth
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Saree is not just a six yards of cloths, but it is a wonderful outfits for women in India. It is the most graceful traditional Indian outfits for women. It defines the beauty of a woman and brings out her grace, elegance and yes glamour. It reflects of the true essence of the beauty of an Indian woman. Perhaps it is the beloved of Indian women. Women love to dress up themselves in sarees. No any attire is as graceful as sarees.
Glamour of sarees is unique than of any other attire. Women look more graceful and glamorous if they wear sarees. According to my views, sarees are perfect outfits for women. Women in colorful, floral, dyed, printed, embroidered and even in plain sarees look very beautiful than of any other attire.
Sarees are available in different colors and designs depending epitomizing different moods of an Indian woman. Women choose different kinds of sarees according to their moods and occasion. Women love to wear designer saree if they go to any celebration.
Wearing saree is also an art. Wearing style vary from region to region in India. The wearing style epitomizes perfect outlook of a woman. Some of most famous and striking wearing styles are North Indian Style, Rural Style, Urban Style, Gujarati Style, Tribal Style, Bengali Style, Oriya Style, Rajasthani Style, Marathi Style, Nivi Drape Style, etc.
Today Nivi Drape style is very popular among women of younger generation. In this style drapes are made wrapping cloth the waist pleated into the waistband of the petticoat, which is just below the naval. Truly, heart grabbing this style is!
We have already mentioned above that sarees are available in different types and style depending on different color and mood of women. Plain, printed, embroidered, floral and designer sarees are very popular among women. Women of younger generation also love to dress up themselves with sarees. Today, this wonderful outfit of India has international reorganization. Women from abroad are also attracted by beautiful sarees.
Some of most famous types of sarees are Chikan, Designer, Embroidered, Tant, Dyed, Silk, Cotton, Bandhani, Chanderi, Rajasthani, Jaipuri, Banarasi, Jamdani etc. Indian wedding sarees from Benaras are very popular among bridals. Banarasis are very popular bridal outfits. In fact they are dream dressing of every bridal. Women of younger generation also love to dress up themselves with Banarasi on the occasion of any celebration or marriage ceremony. Bridal Saree is also famous from Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kanchipuram, and Karnataka.
Gujarat, Banaras, Rajasthan, and Karnataka are very famous for saree production. There are several mills in these places of India producing wonderful outfits for women. These days, flavor of wearing sarees is gaining popularity worldwide. Women from other country also began to appreciate this Indian attire. Designers are working hard to make popularity of this wonderful attire of India worldwide. In the world of glamour, sarees are appreciated and wore. In my point of views, women dressed in sarees or designer sarees look more glamorous than any other attire.
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Draping Designer Sarees
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Sarees or saris are perhaps the most beautiful costumes for Indian women. They are traditional Indian garments worn by most of women in India. Women in India wear sarees in different ways and styles. With the time change the wearing styles of sarees also have been changed. Traditional saris have been replaced with designer saris. Women of younger generation love to wear stylish and designer saris. Demand of designer saris have been increased in the market today.
Before few years, women wore traditional saris with full sleeve blouse with no designs at all. But today women love to wear sleeveless blouse with stylish and designer saris. For wedding occasions, designer wedding sarees also have been come into the market. Nowadays fashion designers in India are working hard to bring range of Indian wedding & bridal sarees in Indian market.
But wearing designer saris are also an art. If woman do not wear a saree in right way, she can be look like funny in spite of looking beautiful. So wearing a sari in right way and right style is also very important.
A sari can be put on in various ways & styles – each region in India has its own distinct style of wrapping a sari and this is what makes the sari appealing attire! This article mainly emphasizes on weary a designer saree in right way – right style. Here is guide to drape a designer saree by which a woman can wear saris in right way and look more gorgeous than she is. In draping a sari few steps are involved. These steps are:
1. Wrapping around Body
Select one of Designer Sarees of your choice. Starting at the belly button (Navel), tuck the plain end of the sari into the petticoat and wrap the sari around your waist from one side over the petticoat till you take a complete turn. According to your height preferences adjust the lower end to the sari. It is ideal to wear footwear while draping a sari to the right length.
2. Making Pleats
Make clean pleats with the saris in the front (about 6 to 10 pleats) depending on the length of pallu or palla. Hold them together and tuck pleats into the petticoat fairly to the left of belly button or navel.
3. Making Pallu or Palla
After making pleats in front, drape the saree on your shoulder from back to front (Sidhi Palla) or front to back (Ulti Palla). Women of younger generation love to drape sari as Ulti Palla. But it is advisable to wear Indian wedding sarees or Designer Bridal Sarees as Sidhi Palla because Sidhi Palla shows the designs of the pallu. While making pallu, also create pleats on the shoulder. It is tendency to pallu that it often falls off. So to prevent it falling off, you should not forget to pin them with your blouse on the shoulder.
These steps are applied in wearing saris in Nivi Style. Nivi style is the most common style adopted by majority of women in India. These three steps can be very helpful to women who are draping designer saree first time. Some different styles to wear the saris are Bengali style, Gujarati style, Maharashtra style, Gond style, etc.
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Indian Sari - Dimensions
Friday, October 16th, 2009
The dimension of sarees varies from state to state as a wide variety is found in length, width and quality. A good quality saree made of expensive fabric, like dense silk or fine cotton muslin, will often be both broader and longer than one that is less costly.
The local people of a state mainly people of the peasants class and urban poor wear less expensive mill-made sarees that are noticeably short in length and width.
Apart from these, the dimension of the sarees is different in case of traditional sarees. Many traditional heavy cotton sarees worn by tribal, peasant and low-caste working women have always been short in order to facilitate movement.
Traditional saree dimensions are also influenced by regional and community draping styles. In the Dravidian south, many poorer low-caste and tribal women as well as some conservative orthodox Brahmins wear sarees that are 7 to 9 metres (23 to 30 feet) long.
These sarees are draped in various trouser-like forms by the women, which are traditional to their communities. Such draping styles, and sarees, are rarely worn by today`s urban middle classes as they have adopted the now ubiquitous tiivi style. This tiivi style, during the last century was only worn in the western Deccan and some areas of Dravidian India.
The dimensions of the sarees differ from state to state depending on the tradition and the culture of the place.
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Bollywood Designer - Indian Saree
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
One of the uniqueness of India’s culture is embodied in the attire that is worn by India’s women. India’s women’s national attire is the sari. With the popularity of the movie Slumdog Millionaire and many Bollywood actresses, designer Indian sari is fast becoming the rage in the global market. The sari is made of unstitched fabric 4-9 metres in length and wrapped around a woman’s body making it one of the sexiest attire that a woman can wear. Designer Indian saris are made from various types of fabric which include silk, net, tissue, crepe, brocade, satin, chiffon, chendari silk and many more.
Designer Indian saris are embellished with sequins, embroideries and intricate designs making it exotically elegant. They are normally worn at formal occasions like a wedding. These saris can make the wearer appear elegant, stylish and sophisticated. Any woman who wears a designer Indian sari will no doubt be the center of attention at any formal occasions and will have an attire that is both unique and trendy. These saris are designed to exude elegance and sophistication.
There are various types of designer Indian saris to choose from. For those who like prints and patterns on their dresses can pick a designer sari that is designed with abstract floral designs and dots. Popular colors are black, yellow and orange. Black gives the wearer elegance and sophistication while a yellow or orange sari gives the wearer an aura of happiness and exuberence. When decorated with intricate and elaborate embroideries like kundan, sequins, zari and other decorative beads, these type of saris can be worn when attending formal occasions or when celebrating festivals like Deepavali.
Designer Indian saris can sometimes be overwhelmingly colorful and glaring but they do also come in more subtle designs which are suitable even to wear to the office. Worn at a formal occasion or at a party, designer Indian saris are suitable attires for women who want to appear elegant and sexy yet coy and demure. Every women whether they be Indian or otherwise should try a sari. It’s very easy to adorn with no zipper just a wrap-around. With a wide range of designer saris to choose from, a woman would be spoilt for choice.
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buy designer indian sarees online
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
The traditional garment worn by Indian women is called the sarees or sari. While the exact origin of the sarees is not known, yet researches have shown existence of sarees way back in 3000 BC in the Indus Valley civilization.
The Saree is worn by not only Indian women but also many women from other country like USA, UK, Canada, Australia and worldwide and is, by far the most elegant. It is not an outfit or fashion wear but an ornament, lending both grace and glamour to the wearer. More important, the saree epitomizes the continuity of an age-old tradition that has withstood the onslaught of many different cultures, to emerge today as a visible symbol of the resiliency, continuity and timelessness of the Indian way of life. The important characteristics of a sarees are as follows:
*The saree is one of the most common and oldest forms of dress and fashion wear Indian women in India and it continues to be the most popular fashion wear worn by Indian women. The saree is long rectangular shaped strip of unstitched cloth, ranging from 5 to 9 yards in length.
*The style, colour , design and texture of this cloth varies and it might be made from cotton, silk, georgette, chiffon or one of the several man-made materials. The most expensive woven saree is in silk. The designs may reflect regional cultures such as the “Kanjivarams” from the south or Muga silks from the east.
*The saree has an age old charm because it is no need to cut or stitched for a particular size.
*The saree can fit any size and if worn properly can accentuate the woman’s curves means it should be fit for any size.
*There is different variety of designs, drapes, fabrics, and colours in sarees reveal a unique blending of religious and cultural influences of India.
Besides, the saree is universal. Grandmother and grand daughter can both carry off the same saree with equal grace. It moulds itself easily to every circumstance like bridal and festivals. No matter, how convenient, other Indian costumes may be, it is extremely unlikely that any women will give up wearing saree. The women here wear the saree in a style so unique, that its very elegance is intriguing. The pleats of the saree are not in front but at the back forming a fan. The pallav covering the chest is brought over the right shoulder. This is held in place with a broach or a pin, as they walk, the pleats behind gently swing giving the impression of the long train, lending grace and elegance to the already exceedingly beautiful women of this land.
Inspite of the emergence of various western wear from worldwide and other dresses in the Indian market, saree still remains the hot favourite fashion wear of Indian women. No other dress can show grace, elegance and dignity as much as a sari can to any women who Wears it. There are different type of Indian sarees available in market like silk sarees, designer sarees, bridal and wedding sarees, georgette sarees. Now day many people buy sarees online from online shopping stores. There are Indian kurtis and Indian salwar kameez are hot fashion wear of India which Indian women like to wear most.
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