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Bibis refers to any small elegant Hat which was originally the name for a tight fitting Bonnet with lace and decoration.

Bindi refers to an Indian accessory generally worn on the forehead. Bindi comes in different colors and shapes and is made of varied materials lik beads, stones, felt, etc. However,

Birefraction is a term used in jewellery that refers to the difference between the lowest and highest refractive indices in doubly refractive gemstones.

Birkin Bag refers to a handbag created in 1984 by Hermes for British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin, who wanted a bigger, easier-to-handle bag in which to carry her many things.

Birrus refers to garments made of rough cloth that formed a hooded cloak worn by the Romans of all classes.

Birthstone refers to an assigned stone to the months of the year. Every woman likes to possess a jewelry with their birthstone, as it symbolized their birth month.

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- Bishop Sleeve (Bishop's Sleeve) : Bishop Sleeve which is also called Bishop's Sleeve refers to a type of sleeve described as full below the elbow and gathered or left loose to drip at wrist.
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Also, Bishop Sleeve refers

Deutsch: Schwarz / Español: Negro / Português: Preto / Français: Noir / Italiano: Nero

Black is the color of coal, ebony, and of outer space. It is the darkest color,, the result of the absence of or complete absorption of light. It is the opposite of white and often represents darkness in contrast with light.

Black was one of the first colors used by artists in neolithic cave paintings.