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headbands


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

headbands

Details

Bands worn around the head, made of cloth, leather, metal, or various other materials, typically worn to keep the hair in place, for decorative purposes, or as a sign of status or rank.

Variations

headbands (headgear)

headband

serre-tête

serres-tête

Broader Term

headgear

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