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Israelis find 'royal purple' fabric from King David era
AFP, Published on 31/01/2021
» JERUSALEM: Israeli researchers said they had found scraps of fabric coloured with a purple dye dating from the eras of King David and King Solomon in the south of the country.
Ideal companion of world travellers
Life, Noko, Published on 15/01/2021
» For over a century, Rolex has been synonymous with inventions, which include its easy-to-pronounce brand name coined by Hans Wilsdorf 12 years before he founded the prolific watchmaking empire.
As above, so below
Life, Noko, Published on 30/10/2020
» Since its relaunch in 2013, the sporty Bathyscaphe has come in many guises and different complications.
Is democracy sustainable?
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/10/2020
» "Status In Statu" is a group exhibition by art practitioners behind the Khon Kaen Manifesto, on display at WTF Gallery until Oct 30. Inaugurated in October 2018, this biannual event takes place in the unorthodox location -- a non-white cube gallery or a museum -- that allows artists to genuinely embed themselves with the oppressed and to present unique stories through the participation of ordinary citizens.
All eyes on Suqqu's seasonal shades
Life, Noko, Published on 06/10/2020
» Along with seasonal shades, the Suqqu 2020 autumn/winter make-up collection shimmers like intricately-patterned glass beads, called tonbodama, which first appeared in Japan during the Edo period.
Treasures of a Kingdom
Life, Published on 22/09/2020
» Thai handicraft fabrics are exquisite and distinctive, however, young people don't find them attractive as there is a stigma which associates them with the elderly.
Roaring 40
Published on 11/09/2020
» Consider yourself invited to a socially-distanced backyard BBQ party at Bar.Yard, just steps from Lumpini and at an elevation so stratospheric you can even scope the river.
Lock in hair colour with Sisley
Life, Noko, Published on 01/09/2020
» With myriad hair dyes available on the shelf, the colour chart offers many shades such as platinum blonde, copper brown and fiery red. Changing shades can be a cinch -- even a DIY job in the bathroom -- and one can easily become a brunette or a redhead for a refreshing makeover.
Breitling relaunches a classic
Life, Published on 07/08/2020
» Breitling has been a high flyer since the 1930s, when it set up the Huit Aviation Department to produce cockpit instruments as well as pilot's watches for civilian and military use.
Mobile museum teaches tourists
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/07/2020
» Not far from the white beaches, Museum Phuket Muse Mobile is roaming the town and catching the eye of vacationers and young local folks with interesting mixed-media exhibitions and fun activities that are on view from now until Sept 20.