Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates ‘Lower Garments (a): Peshas (embroidered garment)’ 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.
2.2. Lower Garments (a): Peśas (embroidered garment)
Peśas was an embroidered garment worn by female dancers. It finds mention in Vedas and Brāhmaṇas and is often termed as Hiraṇyapeśas[1].
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
Atharvaveda,V.7,10; Ṛgveda, X.114.3,VIII.31.8,VII.34.11; Vājasaneya-saṃhitā, XIX.82, 83, 89