This week’s Thursday Challenge has the theme STYLE (Hair). I took this as an opportunity to share pictures of hairstyles of ancient times in India depicted through Indian sculptures.
Women in ancient times maintained long hair which is evident from the numerous sculpted images in ancient temples. The above shot taken in Hampi, Karnataka is one such depiction. At the bottom corner you can see a little monkey pulling her long hair. The sculptor tried to induce some humor in work I guess.
There are other images which depict very elaborate and decorative headgear. In the image above, the sculptor has depicted the male figure supporting the fancy hairstyle while whispering sweet nothings as the female figure rests her hand on his shoulder.
The figure below is one close shot of another hairstyle.
Women in ancient times maintained long hair which is evident from the numerous sculpted images in ancient temples. The above shot taken in Hampi, Karnataka is one such depiction. At the bottom corner you can see a little monkey pulling her long hair. The sculptor tried to induce some humor in work I guess.
There are other images which depict very elaborate and decorative headgear. In the image above, the sculptor has depicted the male figure supporting the fancy hairstyle while whispering sweet nothings as the female figure rests her hand on his shoulder.
The figure below is one close shot of another hairstyle.
24 comments:
Wow! They sure were elaborate. Love the sculptures.
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SueAnn
It is fascinating to see the hairstyles depicted.
Nice sculptures..
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nice carvings,
one can see how dated these must've been. ^0^
Amazing sculptures and hairstyles! Have to admit, I'm glad I didn't live back then! Love your captures, Indrani! Fun, interesting post for the day!
Sylvia
Nice take on the prompt Indrani! I could never have thought about these! Lovely pictures!
Nice hair-do.
Beautiful photos and a great way to illustrate this theme meme, Indrani!
one can indeed get lost in hair - beautiful.
beautiful takes on the theme!
Some amazing styles!
My mother always had very long hair and I loved watching her style it into a bun or braids or chignon. I also remember being very small and scared when she into my room at night and her waist length hair was down - so unusual for her!
Thanks for bringing back that memory.
Hair styling formed a very important part of a woman's make up. Ancient Indian sculptures really give great emphasis to this as well as other aspects like flowers,necklaces,arm band,waist bands,ear rings,anklets etc
Wow, these are very neat pictures. It's interesting to be able to look back in time with these kinds of artifacts! Thanks so much for sharing and for visiting my blog! :)
A very interesting interpretation. Nice.
Here’s mine
Very beautiful sculptures, each tell a different story.
Sculptures delicious, delightfully sensual, I do.
Hair has always been a sign of feminine beauty, and the cutting of it, is therefore a sign of women's liberation.
What beautiful long hair. And sensuous sculptures.
Oh my goodness! I wonder how they did that without hair spray.
Lovely hairstyles .. But I think mine is the best :) he he heh
Bikram's
Beautiful sculptures, Indrani, very interesting.
What long hair!!
very interesting!
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