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Hearst Museum object titled Tunic, accession number 9-12076, described as Tunic; Jama -- robe or tunic; Parsi's priest's; white muslin; cotton; full length, long sleeves; full gathered skirt; front opening closes with four sets of ties; L. 134 cm., W. 46 cm. Made by tailors. Worn by Parsi priests as part of their ceremonial garb, usually over white cotton trousers. This jama (word has Persian/Moghul origins) belonged to the donor's husband, a priest in Udwada, centre of the Parsi religion in India.
Hearst Museum object titled Tunic, accession number 9-12047, described as Tunic; child’s; cream colored silk gauze printed with a pink and green floral motif; round, open neckline with ties; formerly worn by parsi children of both sexes until the age of 8-10 often worn on top of pantaloons, or in the case of infants, by itself
Hearst Museum object titled Tunic, accession number 9-12046, described as Tunic; child’s; mauve silk woven in a geometric pattern; border around base of navy blue silk embroidered with birds and flowers in white, pale yellow and red; round, open neck with ribbon ties in red and yellow; formerly worn by Parsi children of both sexes until the age of ten or so. The jhabla was usually worn on top of pantaloons or by itself in the case of infants.
Hearst Museum object titled Tunic, accession number 9-12048, described as Tunic: child's; pink silk gauze woven in geometric pattern; sequined and embroidered in silver and gold wire; round, open neckline; Length: 62.5 cm, Widest width: 63 cm. Formerly worn by Parsi children of both sexes until the age of 8 m-10. This specimen is about 80 years old and belonged to the donor's mother. Was probably worn on top of 9-12049, silk pantaloons.

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