Arts 4th QE

• Indus Valley Civilization - The earliest culture of South Asia originated here.
• Nalanda - A large Buddhist monastery, which today is also a center of leaning
• Ajanta Caves - A rock-cut cave monument that houses some of India's earliest art masterpieces.
• Sari - The ubiquitous dress of the women of the Indian subcontinent. It is a strip of cloth draped over the under clothes.
• Cholo - Blouse that is usually paired with the Sari
• Dhoti - Wrapped garment that is worn by men, that is tucked to look like loose-fitting pants that cover the legs, and torso.
• Lungi - Sarong-type fabric wrapped like a skirt, it is worn by some areas in the region.
• Maang Tikka - Head ornament that parts the hair in the middle with a pendant attached at the end that falls at the center of the forehead.
• Kada - Bangle arm decoration. Indian Jewelry/Accesory.
• Kandora - Decorative chains for their hips. Indian Jewelry/Accesory
• Mehndi - Temporary tattoo or a body ornament that is made from using the henna plant
• Henna tattoos - Name of the mehndi, when its popularity came to the United States, and Europe
• Turban - Traditional headdress worn by men made of a winding cloth.
• Dastar - Most common example of the turban, which the Sikhs wear as a symbol of honor, courage, and protection of their uncut hair.
• Mysore Peta - Classical royal turban worn by the Mysore king or Wodeyar.
• Rock-cut Architecture - This architecture is the creation of structures that were carved out of rocks from the mountains or cliff sides.
• Ellora Caves - The largest rock-cut temple complex in the world and found in Maharashta, India.
• Stupa - The burial mound where the remains or relics of Buddha are kept and serves as a place for meditation.
• Relic Stupa - This houses the relics, and remains of Buddha or other holy persons of Buddhism
• Object Stupa - This houses items or objects that belonged to Buddha or other holy persons of Buddhism
• Commemorative Stupa - This is used to honor the important life events of Buddha or other holy persons of the Buddhist faith
• Symbolic Stupa - This is used to represent certain aspects of Buddhism
• Votive Stupa - This is built to commemorate a visit or to ask for spiritual favors or benefits, similar to that of wealthy patrons who sponsor construction of a church.
• Great Stupa of Sanchi - The oldest stupa, and houses the remains of Buddha
• Toranas - Decorative archways
• Virupaksha Temple - A UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Hindu temple is dedicated to shiva
• Mughal Architecture - Features large bulbous domes, thin minarets placed at the corners, large halls, elaborate curving ornamentations, and spacious vaulted gateways.
• Taj Mahal - A mausoleum built as a testament of love by Sultan Shah Jahan to his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, when she died during childbirth.
• They are also believed to be the earliest civilization to use bronze
• West Asia is considered the cradle of civilization
• Ziggurats - Temple Step Pyramids
• The west Asian traditional costume or attire is based on the climate, status, and religion
• Folk beliefs suggest that one must say bismillah when dressing, to protect oneself from curses that might have been put on the clothes.
• Wearing similar types of clothes signifies the unity between the community
• Thobe - A long tunic or full-length shirt made of linen, cotton, or silk that reaches beyond their knees
• Keffiyeh - A headdress that protects their head and eyes from the sun
• Abaya - A long, loose black garment worn by Muslim women.
• Hijab - Headdress or scarf tied around the head and hidden at the back to cover the hair and part of the women's forehead
• Shayla - A veil made of sheer fabric to protect the women from the sun and dust storms
• Al-amira - Similar to the shayla, but is made of a cap and tube-like cloth