The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c17.67

v1.c17.67

Of the domestic life of the time we have a few details. The dress usually worn consisted either of three or of two garments. These were generally woven from the wool of sheep, though skins were also employed. Luxury manifested itself in the wearing of variegated garments or clothing adorned with gold. Ornaments in the shape of necklets, earrings, anklets, and bracelets were worn by both sexes and were usually made of gold. The hair was carefully combed and oiled. Women wore it plaited, while in some cases men wore it in coils: it was a characteristic of the Vasiṣṭhas to have it coiled on the right. Shaving was not unknown, but beards were normally worn, and on festive occasions men bore garlands.