Ancient Indian Costume c9.2

c9.2

| *ekavali* | single-strand pearl necklace |
| *gada* | heavy club |
| *ghagri* | simple stitched skirt |
| *gurnakuntala* | a style of wearing hair (male), shoulder length, curled and hanging loose to the shoulder, sometimes held in place with a head band or a string of pearls |
| *hara* | necklace |
| *haravsti* | large pearl necklace |
| *hemasutra* | chain for neck made of gold with precious stones in the centre |
| *hemavaikaksha* | two long wreaths of flowers or pearls crossed at the chest, worn mainly by women |
| *himru* | intricately woven brocade of today with cotton for its main warp |
| *hiranya* | gold |
| *jalaka* | metallic wire gauze used in making coats of mail |
| *jamiwar* | intricately woven brocade of today, of silk floral design on a wool background |
| *jatabhara* | heavy, bundled top-knot of matted locks worn by Hindu ascetics |
| *jhangia* | short drawers |
| *jimiki* | large earrings with tassels |
| *kabaribandha* | simple hairstyle in which the hair is twisted into a chignon or bun |
| *kachcha* | a style in which the *antariya* is drawn up between the legs to form a trouser-like garment |
| *kakshyabandha* | a thick jewelled roll worn aslant at the hips |
| *kalabaku* | many-stringed cummerbund |
| *kambala* | blanket |
| *kanaka-kamala* | a full-blown lotus design earring set in rubies, still used in south India |
| *kancala-kundala* | elaborate earrings with pendants |
| *kanci* | hip girdle with bells |
| *kancuka* | tunic |
| *kangan* | bracelet |
| *kantha* | short necklace, broad and flat |
| *kantopa* | cap with flaps covering the ears |
| *kara* | simple ring-type anklet |
| *karnika* | earring |
| *karnaphul* | flower-shaped earring |