Ancient Egyptian women often wore simple sheath dresses called kalasiris;The dresses were held up by one or two straps and were worn down to the ankle, while the upper edge could be worn above or below the breasts.
A pea jacket is a heavy double breasted overcoat formerly worn by sailors.
A metal or mail glove worn by a knight is a gauntlet.(The term was later applied to a challenge to pass between two rows of men. This was adopted from an unrelated word meaning "cudgel".)
A justacorps is coat worn by men in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is knee length and usually worn as part of a three piece suit that also includes breeches and a waistcoat.
In the context of 1917, MIP on armbands worn by women likely stands for "Made in Prison." During that time, women involved in the suffrage movement were often arrested and imprisoned for protesting and advocating for the right to vote. Wearing armbands with MIP indicated that they had been incarcerated for their cause.
A broad Japanese sash, usually with a bow in the back and worn with a kimona, is called an obi.
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A sash belt is worn to promote good posture in young women. It is also worn during labor and after birth to help flatten the stomach and regain figure.
A wide sash fastened in the back with a large flat bow, worn by women in Japan as a part of the traditional dress.
Obi is a type of sash, usually decorative, worn over kimonos and other traditional Japanese attire.
A wide sash worn around the waist normally with a tuxedo is called a "Cummerbund" sometimes spelt with a "K"
Things that are worn beginning with letter z:zoot suit,zucchetto (cleric's skullcap),zori (Japanese sandals),zunnar (sash worn by non-Muslims in medieval times),
Japan has a national dress called the kimono. It is a traditional Japanese garment that is often worn during special occasions and ceremonies. The kimono features long sleeves and a wrap-around style with a sash called an obi.
The sash worn by early Saxon kings was called a "yard," which later became a unit of length equal to 3 feet.
Since a belt system was not originally used in Kung Fu but rather adopted from various Japanese systems the colours are more less the same as most Japanese styles. In order of lowest rank to highest rank they usually look something like this: white belt / no sash - Beginner yellow belt or sash gold belt or sash purple belt or sash orange belt or sash green belt or sash blue belt or sash brown belt or sash red belt or sash black belt or sash - Advanced Often the purple belt is up closer to black and in some cases the red is after black rather than before like so: Black Sash - advanced Red Sash - Master White Sash - Grand Master This will vary from school to school In wushu's case, usually the colour is worn because it matches the uniform.
The Boy Scouts of America has a few rules for the merit badge sash. These are summarized from the Insignia Guide[linked] and from ScoutStuff.org[linked]:The merit badge sash is available in 30 and 36 inch lengthsMerit badges are worn on the front of the sashThe Varsity Letter with earned pins and bars may be worn on the bottom front corner of the sashAdditional merit badges and temporary insignia may be worn on the back of the sashThe sash is worn over the right shoulder and is never worn folded through the beltThe merit badge sash and the Order of the Arrow sash may not be worn at the same timeOnly one merit badge sash may be wornThe merit badge sash may be affixed to the shoulder loop with a the merit badge sash pin available from the Scout ShopThe Insignia Guide has no rules on how merit badges are placed. The sash is wide enough to attach merit badges three across.