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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India

by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words

This page relates ‘Finger Ornaments (b): Hiraka� 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.

2.6. Finger Ornaments (b): Hīraka

Hīraka is a diamond ring, usually worn by royal personalities. It is sometimes, Dvihīraka, Trihīraka, rectangular, circular and in the shape of sunrays, according to the number of diamonds and the manner in which the diamonds were arranged.

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