History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c34.s1.3

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Again, the ornaments, like ear-rings, necklaces, armlets and bracelets, seem to have been commonly worn by both the male and female members of the society. However, the forehead ornaments, long necklaces, girdles and anklets were worn only by the fair sex. The males probably used an embroidered cloth, *saṣ* or *pataka* to tighten the waist. The nose-ring is probably a later addition to Indian jewellery.