Clothing: A Social History
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Q & A
Q1(NCERT): What were the sumptuary laws in France?
Answer: From about 1294 to the time of the French Revolution in 1789, the people of France were expected to strictly follow what were known as ‘sumptuary laws.’ These laws try to control:
- the behaviour of those considered social inferiors
- prevent them from wearing certain clothes.
- prevent them consuming certain foods and beverages
- prevent them from hunting.
Q2(CBSE 2010): Give any one example of the way in which Europeans dress code was different from the Indian dress code?
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Q(NCERT): Give an example of any two examples of the ways in which European dress codes were different from Indian dress codes.
Answer: Important differences were: