[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Vedic Index of Names and Subjects](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912) › v1.c3.s14.81 # Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s14.81 Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s14.81 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c3.s14.81](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.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 - [Previous: v1.c3.s14.80](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s14.80) - [Next: v1.c3.s14.82](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s14.82) - [Up: v1.c3.s14](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s14) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s14.81](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.s14.81) · Pramāṇa