Ancient Indian Costume c5.s2.4

c5.s2.4

The *uttariyas* of upper-class women were generally of thin material decorated with elaborate borders and quite often worn as a head covering. Their *kayabandhs* were very similar to those of the men. In addition, they sometimes wore a *patka*, a decorative piece of cloth attached to the *kayabandh* in front by tucking in one end at the waist. The *patka* was made from plaited wool or cotton, twisted yarn or leather, and at times, it was also woven.