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초록

The purpose of this studY Is to analyze key factors which have contributed to the formation of the Indian costume culture and to examine the spiritual culture Inherent in outward elements of Indian costume. Costume Is a visible element of spiritual culture; therefore. outward characteristics of Indian costume have lots of implications related to the Indian spiritual culture. which can be classified Into the view of nature. universe. religion. and society. 1) Indian view of nature. in relation to the formation of its costume, Is characterized by the notion of "purity & impurity" and "worship of the nature". 2) Out look on the universe of India is related on Indian costume as the thought of existence & emptiness, the Brahmanism, and the Tantrism. 3) Indian view of religion could be found in the Costume related to the polytheistic character of the Hinduism, the theories of Karma, Samsara(the transmigration of souls). Moksha(the salvation), the folk belief. 4) Relation between the view of social life and the costume could be examined from the viewpoint of the Cast. the Holiday & the Festival. Swadeshi movement. the traditional view of the woman & the social reform