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A chador (pronounced "SHAH-dor") was a type of robe worn by some women of Zakhara. and Calimshan.[1][2]

Description[]

These robes covered a woman's entire body and came with hoods and special face-coverings that allowed the wearer to see clearly while still shielding her eyes from view.[1][2] This garment was common in regions where moralists had power. Chadors were available in white for unmarried women, black for married women, and red for widows.[1]

Underneath a chador, a woman would wear trousers, a blouse, and a tunic, and sometimes a vest, or they would wear a caftan.[2]

Prices[]

A typical chador sold for 8 silver pieces.[3]

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References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Jeff Grubb and Andria Hayday (April 1992). Arabian Adventures. (TSR, Inc), pp. 92–93. ISBN 978-1560763581.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Steven E. Schend, Dale Donovan (September 1998). Empires of the Shining Sea. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 52. ISBN 0-7869-1237-5.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Jeff Grubb and Andria Hayday (April 1992). Arabian Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 86. ISBN 978-1560763581.
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