The Delight of Persian Illumination

It is said that for a medicinal herb, red lacquer is also used, as well as for oiling and for the eyes. The term Sunna sunnaḥ original: "sunnaḥ," likely referring to ritual bathing or a corruption of a Persian term for cleansing refers to bathing and immersion. Regarding clothing, silk abrīsham original: "aveśmīram-vairashmī," from the Persian abrīsham meaning silk is mentioned. For a king, the qualities of the metals are described as Vyanjari. In general, a hand-cloth or a Shawl śālaḥ is considered a special type of garment.

The following are the names for various fabrics: Velvet makhmala original: "makhmala," from the Persian makhmal, Broadcloth sakallāta original: "sakalāna," from the Persian saqallāt or scarlet cloth, and Fine cloth safā original: "safāghā," from the Persian safā meaning pure or clear. These are described as fine coverings and upper garments for royalty. The Jacket or Bodice kañcukam is also mentioned. The Turban dastāraka original: "dastāraka," from the Persian dastār is of two types, and there is also the Waistband kamarabandā original: "kamarabandā," from the Persian kamar-band.

For the sleeves of the garment, the term is Astin astīne original: "astīne," from the Persian āstīn, used for the position of the arms. A Jacket kañcukam is also mentioned for the lower body. For the fastening or binding place of a garment, the term is... when the cloth is divided, it is called a strip or Pati. For the Attire or Costume nepathya, there are various royal decorations. For ornaments, the term for an Earring kuṇḍala is used specifically.