Textiles and Dress

Antariya

An Antariya (antarīya) is a lower body garment from ancient India. It is a long white or coloured strip of cotton passed through the legs, tucked at the back and covering the legs loosely, then flowing into long pleats at front of the legs.

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See also

• ▸Empire silhouette
• ▸Holy Ascension Church, Upton-by-Chester
• ▸Dandy loom

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