Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates ‘Clothing for Shraddha� of the study on cosmetics, costumes and ornaments of ancient India based on Sanskrit sources. Chapter one deals with cosmetics and methods of enhancing beauty; Chapter two deals with costumes, garments and dresses; Chapter three deals with ornaments for humans and animals. Each chapter deals with their respective materials, types, preparation and trade, as prevalent in ancient Indian society.
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2.10. Clothing for Åš°ùÄå»å»å³ó²¹
±Ê³Ü°ùÄåṇa²õ inform us about the clothes made as gift on the occasion of Åš°ùÄå»å»å³ó²¹. From ³ÕÄå²â³Ü±è³Ü°ùÄåṇa[1] we learn that °´ÇÅ›²¹ (Silk), °Äå°ù±èÄå²õ²¹ (Cotton) and °á¹£a³Ü³¾²¹ (Linen) clothes were usually given as gifts during a Åš°ùÄå»å»å³ó²¹.
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