Bra history of Egypt & Indian women

In ancient Egypt, women were generally bare breasted and their bra history is rich. The most common items of female attire were the skirt and the sheath dress, also described as a tunic or kalasiris, a rectangular piece of cloth that was folded once and sewn down the edge to make a tube. The kalasiris might cover one or both shoulders or be worn with shoulder straps. While the top could reach anywhere from below the breast to the neck, the bottom hem generally touched the ankles. A variant was a double cross strap, partially over the left breast. The higher kalasiris was mostly worn by common women or slaves, to be more comfortable when working. 

Although majority of girl figures in ancient Indian sculptures are devoid of a blouse, there are several instances of ancient Indian women wearing brassieres. The first historical reference to brassieres in India is found during the rule of King Harshavardheht (1st century AD). Sewn brassieres and blouses were very much in vogue during the Vijayanagarath empire and the cities brimmed with tailors who specialized in tight fitting of these garments. The half-sleeved tight bodice which is known bra  or kanchukta figures prominently in the literature of the period, especially Basavapuranan (1237 AD), which says kanchukas were worn by young girls as well.