Significance of Beaded Edges/Borders on South Indian Weapons?

Bob A · 6th March 2019, 04:39 PM

It seems to me that one might consider "fashion" in considering the motive forces behind Indian ornamentation.

Tastes change, people emulate those with higher status, and signaling status is hardwired into the primate experience.

Once upon a time, these were part of the English trousse:[IMG]http://[/IMG]

Not, perhaps, containing any higher significance than status display.

6th March 2019, 04:39 PM	#26
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 436	It seems to me that one might consider "fashion" in considering the motive forces behind Indian ornamentation. Tastes change, people emulate those with higher status, and signaling status is hardwired into the primate experience. Once upon a time, these were part of the English trousse:[IMG]http://[/IMG] Not, perhaps, containing any higher significance than status display. Attached Images