Originally the Jaths were herders who lived in area called "Half" (Iran). Five hundred years ago they migrated and came to Sind and Kachchh in search for new grazing pastures. Some settled there and took up farming, they called themselves 'Garasia Jaths'. Others who became herders of cattle were known as 'Dhanetah Jaths', while those choosing to devote themselves to studying the Koran were called 'Fakirani Jaths'. Said to have migrated from Pakistan, the Kachchhi Jaths can be identified by their black dress. Young Jat girls have dainty plaits curving round the sides of their faces, and wear heavy nose rings. Traditionally semi-nomadic camel and cattle-rearers, with houses made of reed ('Pakha') that are easily folded and carried from place to place, they have recently begun to settle more permanently.