History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c34.s1.11
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c34.s1.11
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Like bracelets, the armlets were also known as *Valayas* due to their ring-like shape. The various shapes, based on the creeper and *makara* motifs, of armlet are mentioned in ancient Sanskrit literature (Sivaramamurti, 1956).