Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s14.81

v1.c3.s14.81

Carman, denoting ‘hide’ in general, is a common expression from the Rigveda onwards.¹ The oxhide was turned to many uses, such as the manufacture of bowstrings, slings, and reins (see Go). It was especially often employed to place above the boards² on which the Soma was pressed with the stones.³ It was possibly also used for making skin bags.⁴ Carmaṇya denotes leather-work generally in the Aitareya Brāhmaṇa.⁵