Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates ‘Upper Garments (j): Atka (male costume)’ 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.
2.1. Upper Garments (j): Atka (male costume)
From Ṛgveda[1] we learn that Atka was a male costume, especially of princess. It was a stitched as well as embroidered coat like garment, worn over the usual dress. We have descriptions of Atka made of bleached cotton with golden embroidery.
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
II.35.4,V.74.5, 55.6,VI.29.3, IX.107.13, I.222, 2