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Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 9-11873, described as Amulet; anti-evil eye beads; bracelet of 18 oblong black beads (restrung at Museum)

Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 9-11870, described as Amulet, tiger claw. Used against night fear or evil eye; worn by children.

Hearst Museum object titled Bangle, accession number 9-12085, described as Bangle ("Chittal"); clear glass; outer surface has raised geometric pattern, partially gilded; diameter 5.8 cm, width 1.2 cm. Specimen of a type favored by Parsi women, who though highly of bangles from Czechoslovakia.

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.

Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-12995, described as Blouse; woman’s; lace, cream, over satin lining; long sleeves; materials/techniques: Lace, satin; made by tailors.

Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 9-12991, described as Blouse; child’s; yellow satin; materials/techniques: Satin; made by tailors or women at home.

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