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(a) Our knowledge of early Indian costume is based on a few findings. Elaborate any three.(b) What is Uttariya? How was it draped by working class men? |
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Answer» (a) (i) Study of sculpted figures and engraved seals. (ii) Statuette of the ‘high priest’ wearing a patterned shawl. (iii) Other statuettes and engravings are seen in short draped sarong-like skirts, jewelry and elaborate hairstyles. (iv) Ajanta cave paintings (b) Upper garment usually of cotton or silk with ornamented borders and fringes. It was wrapped around the head for protection against sun or wrapped around the waist. |
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