Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates ‘Upper Garments (l): Ardhoruka (hanging coat)’ 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 (l): Ardhoruka (hanging coat)
Ardhoruka is a coat hanging down to the thighs. As the name indicates, it covers half of thighs. Ardhoruka is mentioned in Amarakośa[1]. Bāṇa[2] and Daṇḍi[3] have also referred to it. Daṇḍi describes it as a male costume. But in Bṛhatkathāślokasaṃgraha[4], a woman is represented as wearing a blue coloured Ardhoruka.
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
2.6.119
[2]:
Harṣacarita, p.152
[3]:
Daśakumāracarita, II
[4]:
20.82