Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c76.13

v2.c76.13

The Text, in relation to the different proportions of the limbs of the female figure lays down that the measurements of male figure hold good also in case of the female ones. According to the statement of the verse 52 53, the general proportions of the female figures (in relation to chest, legs and thighs etc.) are at par w th those of the male ones. It, however, further makes exception that their chest should be wide in 18 Angulas and their waist 24 Angulas. The verses (the latter part of the 52nd to 54th ones) give certain numbers of measurements and also indicate three different standards, the inferior, the middle and the superior.