History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c20.14

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In the epics and purāṇas also we get many references which throw light on the popularity of dyed clothes among all classes of people. The garment of Añjanā was yellow with a red border. Abhisārikās attired themselves in blue clothes. The hermits’ robes and also perhaps the dresses of servants were usually dyed in yellowish red colour (Vāl R. IV.66.12; VII.26.17; I.4.4 etc) As regards dyes and colours, the purāṇas often refer to white, blue, yellow, red and multicoloured clothes.