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Mural Annotation of Lepakshi

Vijayanagara Courtiers(a) in Darbar style dress getting ready to worship Veerabhadra and Bhadrakali

a . Bodily Decorum

Marked as a1, a2, a3 on the Mural

1. Folded arms modesty
2. Anjali Mudra for respect/worship
3. Raised arms excitement hailing

b . Islamicate culture of Vijayangara court. Ex: Dress - Kabayi, Persian word.

Marked as b1, b2, b3, b4 on the Mural

1. Verthema, Bolognese traveler says white kabayi worn by rich whereas poor nearly naked
2. Kabayi length indicates status of courtier
3. Kultayi- Conical cap
4. Arabesque floral pattern on Kultayi

c . Textiles: Type, Material, Pattern, Motif etc.,

Marked as c1, c2, c*, c♦ on the Mural

1. Cotton, Silk or brocade (Portuguese contempt and Persian Traveler accounts).
   1. Arabian Persian or Trade Fabric : Velvet/damask/satin.
2. Cotton or Silk fine local textiles of resist dye technique
   1. * Telia Rumal ikat from chirala, AndraPradesh area
   2. ♦ Arabesque floral pattern on Kullayi kalamkari. Merging of the floral lata with Islamic ornament + brocade

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