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Hearst Museum object titled Textile, accession number 9-12077, described as Sash; Pichhori -- sash; Parsi' priest's; white muslin with white shadow work embroidery on all 4 edges; small white tassels on each end; drawn thread and shadow work Paisley motifs embroidered in cream and white in each corner; L. 236 cm., W. 96 cm; cotton. Worn around the waist of the jama, tunic or robe, by Parsi priests as part of their ceremonial garb. This specimen belonged to the donor's husband, a priest in Udwada, Gujerat, Indian centre of the Zoroastrian religion.
Hearst Museum object titled Textile, accession number 9-11799, described as Mask; for priest’s face; white cotton; cord for tying.
Hearst Museum object titled Textile, accession number 9-12070, described as Sari fragment; Pallav -- end piece of sari; natural-coloured Chinese silk gauze embroidered in Paisley motifs in satin stitch using natural coloured silk; 4 large motifs running horizontally, borders of interconnected motifs; L. 120 cm., W. 43 cm. Made by Chinese artisans, made specifically for export to Parsi customers in India. Chinese characters on bottom edge are probably weaver's or embroiderer's name, may also refer to place of origin. Corner left embroidered to avoid unnecessary bulk at the point where the sari gets tucked in or pinned at the waist when worn in the manner of Gujerat, adopted by Parsi women. Embroidered saris such as this are known as garas, common at one time, now of great value.
Hearst Museum object titled Textile, accession number 9-13000, described as Sample of “Palace crepe”; bright pink silk damask; materials./techniques: Silk; made by Chinese men.
Hearst Museum object titled Textile, accession number 9-13001, described as Sample; white figured silk; materials/techniques: Silk; made by Chinese men.
Hearst Museum object titled Textile, accession number 9-12999, described as Pantaloon pieces (un-sewn); white embroidery on red figured damask; materials/techniques: Silk, embroidery; made by Chinese men.

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