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\nThe antar\u012bya was a common lower garment worn by both men and women in ancient India, including during the Mauryan period. It consisted of an unstitched piece of cloth, typically rectangular, that was draped around the waist and legs in various styles.
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\n– Antar\u012bya was an unstitched lower garment.
\n– It was draped around the body, not sewn like a tunic.
\n– It was worn by both men and women.
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\nOther common garments of the period included the ‘uttariya’ (an unstitched upper garment or shawl draped over the shoulders) and sometimes a third piece called ‘kayabandha’ (a waist band or belt). Stitched garments like tunics became more common later, particularly under influences like the Indo-Greeks, Shakas, and Kushanas, although basic sewn garments existed earlier.
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