The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c15.s1.32

c15.s1.32

This theory also is not free from difficulties. It may be at the outset pointed out that the distinction sought to be drawn between the so-called Dravidian artists at Ajanta and Elora and the so-called Aryan artists and Bharhut and Sanchi is not supported by actual data; for the artists at the latter places are as indifferent in covering the breasts of their women as those at the former³ (See Pl. III, B). Sometimes they show their ladies wearing an upper garment, but it is so worn as not to cover the breasts at all⁴ (See Pl. III, A).