We three kings

Charts the history of Zoroastrian textiles, taking the biblical reference to the three wise men as a starting point. The feature describes the spiritual significance of various garments worn by Zoroastrians. It also comments on how the rise of Islam led to persecution and migration of Zoroastrians f...

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Published in:Selvedge (London) 2013-11 (55), p.36-39
Main Author: Buhler, Alexandra
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Summary:Charts the history of Zoroastrian textiles, taking the biblical reference to the three wise men as a starting point. The feature describes the spiritual significance of various garments worn by Zoroastrians. It also comments on how the rise of Islam led to persecution and migration of Zoroastrians from Persia to India, impacting on Zoroastrian dress.
ISSN:1742-254X