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Durries
Durry may refer to: *Dhurrie, a type of flat-woven rug in India and Pakistan *Ann Marie Doory, an American politician *Durrie Station Durrie Station most commonly referred to as Durrie is a pastoral lease that operates as a cattle station in Queensland. Description It is situated about east of Birdsville, Queensland, Birdsville and north of Innamincka, South Australia, In ..., a pastoral lease in Queensland, Australia. *Durry, a New Zealand or Australian slang term for cigarette {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhurrie
A dhurrie (also dhurri, durrie, durry or dari) is an Indian and Pakistani term for a handwoven rug or a thin flat carpet, an item of home furnishing. The dhurries have unique designs inspired by the state of origin such as multicolor stripes, one of the most popular patterns. Dhurrie weaving was a big industry in rural India. Dhurries are used traditionally in South Asia as floor-coverings. The concept of dhurrie is a little bit different from a rug or carpet, because they are used for bedding or packaging, not only as a floor covering. But since the dhurries serve the same purpose as carpet or rugs they can be described as one. Uses They have a variety of use depending on size, pattern and material. The smallest one is 12" by 12" and is used as a table cover for telephone stands and flower vases. They are also made in sizes that are ideal for doing meditation 24" by 24", known as an aasan. Dhurries used in large political or social gatherings may be as large as 20 feet by 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ann Marie Doory
Ann Marie L. Doory is an American politician who represented the 43rd legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1987 to 2010. She resigned on July 13, 2010. Background Ann Marie L. Doory was born in Yonkers, New York, on August 19, 1954. She attended St. Mary's Academy in Leonardtown, Maryland, graduating in 1972. She majored in political science at Towson State University, earning her B.A. in 1976. Three years later, she graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor in 1979. As an attorney, she is a member of the Maryland State and Women's Bar Associations. Prior to running for office, she served as counsel to the Majority Leader of the Maryland State Senate (1981) and was elected to the Maryland Democratic State Central Committee from Baltimore City in 1982, serving until her successful run for the Maryland House of Delegates in 1986. In the 2006 campaign, Doory joined with 43rd district incumbents Senator Joan Carter Conway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durrie Station
Durrie Station most commonly referred to as Durrie is a pastoral lease that operates as a cattle station in Queensland. Description It is situated about east of Birdsville, Queensland, Birdsville and north of Innamincka, South Australia, Innamincka. The Diamantina River and several of its associated tributaries run through the property. The Diamantina overflow swamp is situated on Durrie, the swamp is a A Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia, DIWA nationally important wetland. The property is owned by Sidney Kidman, S. Kidman & Co. and occupies an area of in the Channel Country of far west Queensland. On an average season Durrie is stocked with 9,000 head of cattle. History The traditional owners of the area are the Karwali people, who have lived in the area for tens of thousands of years. Karuwali (also known as Garuwali, Dieri) is a language of far western Queensland. The Karuwali language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
