sash
A large and usually colorful ribbon or band of material worn around the body, usually either:
* Draped diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip.
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* Wrapped horizontally around the waist.
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The waist sash may be worn as daily attire, but the shoulder sash is typically worn on ceremonial occasions only. Ceremonial sashes may also be seen in a V-shaped format, draping from both shoulders to the stomach like a large necklace.
An obi is considered a type of sash that wraps around the waist.
See also
* shimenawa
* shawl
* stole
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