Glossary

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Patchouli refers to an oil obtained from the leaves of the patchouli plant, a superb fixative. Patchouli was discovered in India, it is also cultivated in Malaysia and Indonesia. Its

Patent refers to a high gloss and waterproof finishing to leather and nylon. Patent also refers to a high shine leather used in bags and shoes.

Patent Leather refers to a glossy leather that has a shiny appearance. Patent Leather is typically created from cattle hide. It is an extremely high gloss type of leather finish.

Patent Leather (Shoes/Bags) refer to a formal shoes or bags with a glossy or shiny finish, traditionally in black..

Author's Note: When I was young, I always wear a Patent Leathe

Pats refer to the short formal fabric Shoe coverings worn over the instep and reaching just above the ankle, usually secured by a strap under the foot and buttons on one side.

Pattens refers to the thick soled Shoe or Clog raised on a heel, common in the Middle Ages. Sometimes made out of wood and worn over slippers. Pattens is an overshoes with a raised so

Pave-Set is a term used in jewelry which literally means "paving-stone setting". Pave-Set is a style of jewelry setting in which many small gemstones, often calibre or faceted diamon

Payal is an Indian term referring to an anklet generally made of silver.

Payal is also commonly known as Pajeb and can be spelled as Paayal or Pazeb.