Manasara Series (I. A Dictionary of Hindu Architecture; II. Indian Architecture according to Manasara-Shilpashastra; III. Manasara on Architecture and Sculpture: Sanskrit Text; IV. Architecture of Manasara: Translation; V. Architecture of Manasara: Illustrations; VI. Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad; VII. An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture) v6.c40.s7.42

Mānasāra Series (I. A Dictionary of Hindu Architecture; II. Indian Architecture according to Mānasāra-Śilpaśāstra; III. Mānasāra on Architecture and Sculpture: Sanskrit Text; IV. Architecture of Mānasāra: Translation; V. Architecture of Mānasāra: Illustrations; VI. Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad; VII. An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture) v6.c40.s7.42

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That these humbler articles of furniture, like their richer counter-parts, were extensively in use is proved by the fact that there were professional (women) workers (*kārī*) who 'evidently turned out artistic seats and carpets, as is shewn in the early occurrence of *hiraṇya kaśipu* (*A.-V*., V, 7, 10) in the sense of 'a gorgeous woman or courtesan with golden mantle' (*drāpi*).'

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Atharvavedasaṃhitā — Atharvan & Aṅgiras, Sanskrit