WOMAN’S WORLD.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2495, 8 November 1922, Page 3

WOMAN’S WORLD.

The many friends of Mrs S. R. Lancaster, who underwent an operation on Saturday morning will be pleased to learn that she is now progressing- favourably. One of the most remarkable things to bo seen in the South Kensington Museum is the famous carpet from the Mosque at Ardebil. It is the most magnificent carpet of its kind in Europe, and was secured for the nation through the generosity of a few private donors. It measures 34ft Cin in length and 17ft Gin in breadth, and contains 380 hand-tied knots to the inch, or 33,000,000 altogether. At the top of the carpet is a panel which bears u.e following inscription:—“l have no refuge in the world other than thy threshold; my head has no protection other than this porchway. The work of the slave of the Holy Place, Maksoud of Kashan, in the year 9e2” (Ad. 1535).

A LA INDIAN SQUAW. It was probably the work of some Indian squaw that inspired the costumierc to adapt such bizarre stitchery for the skirt of the. above costume coat. Carried out in a contrasting colour, the effect would be powerful, if in self tone the result would be quieter in taste. POPULARITY OF SHORT COATS. Short coats are making their appearance. Some of tnem are frankly practical, and are made in duvetyn, gaberdine, and other fabrics; but many are more for show than for use, so to speak. Their mission is a frankly decorative one, and as they help to make an old frock look new, economy and chic can be satisfactorily combined. Coats of this type can be of three kinds. There is the quite straight, loose model, bordered very frequently with monkey fur, a form of auornment that shows no signs of retiring into private life. Another style of coat of heavy black morocain has a close-fitting band to hold the coat about the low hip-line. Soutache braid and cord and tassel ornaments trim and finish the coat, which is open to the waist and exhibits the bell sleeves so much in request at the moment, A third model shows a belt effect across tue back only, with the coat pouched- over it, but it is really better suited to slender than to stout figures. Braiding is beingmore and more used, and it is no uncommon thing to find a coat entirelj covered with soutache braiding, the sleeves only being plain. Occasionally braided sleeves keep company with a quite plain coat. As to materials, for the short coats that are decorative rather than merely useful, satin, moracain, and a curious kind of satin that looks as if it were quilted, are all used. Chiffon gabeidme is another newcomer, especially intended, like summer weight duvetyn, for warm weather. As an alternative to short coats, there are cloaks. Most of these are of the simplest character. Some arc simply gathered on to a band at the neck, others are attached to a circular yoke that reaches almost to the elbow. BED-TIME BEAUTY HINTS, Bedtime is the best occasion upon which to consider your beauty, oi lack of it, as the case may be. At niglu you are able to see the result of tiie days’ worries ana work, and to guard against them accordingly. Before going to bell, study the face critically in a hand mirror, held beneath a strong fight and close to the face, so that it will betray all the tell-tale lines, sagging sk.n and mus- ° e if the mouth droops wearily, make a note to pay s'-iecial attention to the muscles on each side when massaging with cream. If the eves are tired, give them a good eye-bath before going to sleep, and remember to do the same in the morning. If me skin shows any sign of having clogged pores, indulge in five minutes’ steam bath before going to bed, so that the skin may breathe freely curing the night. H the hair looks limp and lustreless, devote an extra ten m.nutes to vigorous brushing, and refrain fiom plaiting your tresses. A few tangles may be annoying, but the air will be able to get to the scalp. If the hands have become rough and reddened with wind, sun _ or housework, rub a good cream in o them, and wear a pair of large gloves so that the cream may remain on all night. Lady gardening enthusiasts will welcome the strong rubber gloves of Colli nson and Cunningharne s. Fitting the fingers neatly and well, they permit 1 the smallest objects being easily handled. Priced 4/6 pair nett casli.