Itajime shibori is a shaped-resist technique. Traditionally, the cloth is sandwiched between two pieces of wood, which are held in place with string. More modern textile artists can be found using shapes cut from acrylic or plexiglass and holding the shapes with C-clamps.
The definition of a conflagration is a massive destructive fire. An example of a conflagration is a large fire that burns up two houses. a big, destructive fire.
Definition of stagflation. Stagflation is a period of rising inflation but falling output and rising unemployment. Stagflation is often caused by a rise in the price of commodities, such as oil. Stagflation occurred in the 1970s following the tripling in the price of oil.