banyans
- Scope note
- Men's loose-skirted wraps worn informally from the 17th to early 19th century; so called from their resemblance to similar garments worn by Banyans, a caste of Hindu merchants. Also refers to women's garments based on the men's banyan.
- Date of creation: 13-May-2024
Accepted term: 13-May-2024