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sashes

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Refers to long bands or strips of fabric wrapped around the waist or worn over the shoulder or hips and typically tied, rather than secured with fasteners. They are worn as accessories, honorary symbols, or as part of a military uniform to denote rank or affiliation.

Variations

sashes (costume accessories)

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sashes (costume)

sash

ceintures-écharpes

ceinture-écharpe

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