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Hearst Museum object titled Beaded belt, accession number 9-12037a,b, described as Sari border; beaded in tones of grey, white, yellow and green on black velvet ribbon; floral motifs; attached to silk saris by Parsi women. the longer piece goes around the bottom hem, the shorter edges only those parts brought over the chest and shoulders and/or head. Beaded borders were about the only kind traditionally permitted menstruating women, since their colors did not run after the mandatory post-menstrual washing of all clothing.

Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Kerchief, accession number 9-12034, described as Kerchief; white muslin sewn on three sides, selvage left plain; length 57.5 cm, width 59 cm. Native name and meaning: Mathu banu, head scarf (Gujerati). Traditionally worn by all Parsi women at all times to completely cover their hair.

Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sari border, accession number 9-12037b, no description available.

Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sari border, accession number 9-12037a, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12035, described as Religious undershirt; woman’s; upper part of white muslin, lower of white cotton net with machined white cotton applique trim around hem; traditionally worn by all Parsis after the initation ceremony as a symbol of Zoroastrianism. This specimen is made for a large woman.

Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12036, described as Religious undershirt; man’s; white muslin with cap sleeves; broken glass button at neck; embroidered in white cotton, chain stitch, around neck, sleeves and hem; length 90 cm, width 117 cm. Native name and meaning: Sadra, religious shirt. Worn by all Parsis, traditionally, after the initiation ceremony as a symbol of Zoroastrianism. Worn at all times. This specimen is from the early twentieth century or before, conforming to the traditional standards for sadras.

Hearst Museum object titled Beaded belt, accession number 9-12037a,b, described as Sari border; beaded in tones of grey, white, yellow and green on black velvet ribbon; floral motifs; attached to silk saris by Parsi women. the longer piece goes around the bottom hem, the shorter edges only those parts brought over the chest and shoulders and/or head. Beaded borders were about the only kind traditionally permitted menstruating women, since their colors did not run after the mandatory post-menstrual washing of all clothing.

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Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12035, described as Religious undershirt; woman’s; upper part of white muslin, lower of white cotton net with machined white cotton applique trim around hem; traditionally worn by all Parsis after the initation ceremony as a symbol of Zoroastrianism. This specimen is made for a large woman.

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Hearst Museum object titled Shirt, accession number 9-12036, described as Religious undershirt; man’s; white muslin with cap sleeves; broken glass button at neck; embroidered in white cotton, chain stitch, around neck, sleeves and hem; length 90 cm, width 117 cm. Native name and meaning: Sadra, religious shirt. Worn by all Parsis, traditionally, after the initiation ceremony as a symbol of Zoroastrianism. Worn at all times. This specimen is from the early twentieth century or before, conforming to the traditional standards for sadras.

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8.3 For Manufacturing3 objects
5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies2 objects
2.1 Daily Garb1 objects

S1985-1986 #8: Oakland Museum of California (September 16, 1985–April 16, 1987)1 objects

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