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Questions about Mughal clothing

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What was the jama in Mughal clothing?

The jama was a long, overlapping coat worn by Mughal men, tied at the waist with a cummerbund. It was worn over paijama trousers, the garment whose name became the English word pajama, and completed with a pagri, or turban.

What fabrics were used in Mughal clothing?

Mughal clothing relied mainly on muslin, silk, velvet, and brocade, patterned with dots, checks, and waves. Dyes included cochineal, sulfate of iron, sulfate of copper, and sulfate of antimony.

Who popularized the Mojari shoe worn with Mughal clothing?

Jahangir, the Mughal emperor who lived from 1569 to 1627, is credited with popularizing the Mojari, an ornate slipper woven with gold and silver zari thread and set with jewels.

How did Hindu and Muslim men fasten the jama in Mughal clothing differently?

Hindus and Muslims at the Mughal court wore the same jama coat but fastened it on opposite sides. Hindus tied it on the left side of the body, while Muslims tied it on the right.

What jewelry did women wear as part of Mughal clothing?

Women at the Mughal court could own as many as 8 complete sets of jewelry. Popular pieces included armlets two inches wide, pearl bracelets stacked at the wrist, a mirror ring worn on the right thumb, and strings of pearls numbering as many as 15 at a time.

Why were the artisans behind Mughal clothing poorly compensated?

Mughal artisans held an economic standing similar to that of peasants, despite producing the empire's elaborate clothing and jewelry. Even as royal patronage of the arts grew, the average artisan remained poorly paid for that work.