The World of Courtesans c8.37

c8.37

*Bhushanayojanam*: The inborn love of the Indians for ornaments, the making and wearing of which were given the status of an art According to the commentary the ornaments are of two types, namely, *samyojya* and *asamyojya*. The *samyojya* type was set with precious stones, pearls, coral etc., while the *asamyojya* type included plain bracelets, earrings etc.