jāmah

garment

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The term "jāmah" refers to a type of garment historically worn in South Asia, particularly in regions influenced by Muslim culture. It is described as a long-sleeved coat that extends to the knees or below and is secured with a sash. This garment, along with wide trousers called isar, became part of men's attire following the Muslim conquest of northern and central India around the 12th century. These styles were adopted to adhere to Muslim practices that emphasized covering the body. The jāmah and similar traditional garments continue to be worn by some men in Pakistan and Bangladesh today.1

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…costumes thereafter consisted of the jamah, a long-sleeved coat that reached to the knees or below and was belted in with a sash, and wide trousers known as isar. These garments and the farji, a long, gownlike coat with short sleeves, which was worn by priests, scholars, and high officials,…
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…costumes thereafter consisted of the jamah, a long-sleeved coat that reached to the knees or below and was belted in with a sash, and wide trousers known as isar. These garments and the farji, a long, gownlike coat with short sleeves, which was worn by priests, scholars, and high officials,…
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