The World of Courtesans c7.13

c7.13

*Shilpakarika* or an artisan's wife, and *kaushikastri* were in the category of demi-monde The position of a *dasi* was midway between a prostitute and a mistress. *Kritavarodha* and *avaruddha* were professional prostitutes who lived as mistresses under the protection of one master.