Kommadikkottai Visuvasapuram St. Antony Drama Clothing & Jewelleries

Abstract

Food and clothing have been one of the most essential needs in human life since the Sangam period till today. This is a fact that no one can deny. During the period when man appeared and began to develop civilization, he tried to cover his body with leaves, vines, plants, tree bark, animal skin, etc. Due to the change of time and development in science and human knowledge, cotton was made into a cotton cloth. It can be seen in Sangam literature that the news of the importation of upper country clothes through sea trade. From kids to adults, body coverings are much loved. Similarly, during the Sangam era, jewellery was also preferred by both men and women. Leaves, flowers, oysters, pearls etc. Worn with the aim of beautification as ornaments are evident in the way of message literature. In the period that followed the boom in metal manufacturing, jewelry was loved by everyone from the king to the common people. Accessories were preferred for beautifying purposes and for the luxurious need to proudly display one’s comfort. In this way, this article examines and explains the news about the costumes and accessories of the characters in the St. Antony Drama performed only during the festival season at the Kommadikottai Visuvasapuram St. Antony church.