Ancient Indian Costume c9.4

c9.4

*nada* drawstring through skirt for holding it up *nicola* designed bedcovers *nishka* necklace of coins *nivi bandha* the preliminary knot made to tie the *antariya* at the waist *nupura* anklet *opasa* fillet for hair *padapatra* garter-like decorative ornament for the thigh *paklari* five-stringed necklace *patka* a decorative panel of cloth tucked in at the waist over the *antariya* *patra* a begging bowl *pattabandha* ornamented gold strip for holding the turban in position *pattika* flat, ribbon-shaped elaborately embroidered cummerband *phalaka* slab-like gems *phalakahara* necklace with slab-like gems at intervals *phalakavalaya* bracelet with slab-like gems set into it *piddha* low chair or stool *pracchadapata* designed bedcover *pratidhi* breast-band *praveni* plait of hair *pulakabandha* tie-dyeing of Gujarat and Rajasthan *putalya* contemporary gold coin necklace of Maharashtra *rallaka* rugs or floor carpets *rasana* girdle made up of linked chains or strung with pearls, beads, or precious stones *ratna* precious stones *ratnajali* a net of braid and pearls worn around chignon by women *ratnanguliya* finger-ring studded with precious stones *ratnavali* jewelled net worn around the chignon *rupya* silver *samghati* cloak of Buddhist monks *samkaksika* buckled belt of Buddhist monks *sankla* thick chain-type anklet *satlari* seven-stringed necklace *sirastra* helmet *sirastrajala* helmet *sitara* star-shaped forehead ornament for women *sraja* garland of flowers *stanamsuka* Persian-influenced knee- or thigh-length tunic