Question

Name two things which throw light on the dress of indus valley people?

Answer 1

Answer:

1)Jane McIntosh:

Textiles are rarely preserved and Harappan figurines are usually unclothed, so there is not much evidence of Harappan clothing.

2)Richard Meadow:

The only evidence we have is from iconography and figurines as far as dress styles are concerned, and it is not sure that these even represent what was worn by everyday people

Answer 2

Answer:

1)Jane McIntosh:

Textiles are rarely preserved and Harappan figurines are usually unclothed, so there is not much evidence of Harappan clothing.

2)Richard Meadow:

The only evidence we have is from iconography and figurines as far as dress styles are concerned, and it is not sure that these even represent what was worn by everyday people.