The World of Courtesans c13.48

c13.48

The *vita* from Andhra walked with his face slightly turned away. He had wrapped himself with a saffron *chadar* with a border and his hair was tied in a top-knot. He had even and gleaming teeth. His earrings were made of palmyra frond and on his forehead appeared a sandal *tilaka*. On his chest was the impression of a palm and he wore figured muslin from Avanti.