Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Costume (hierarchy name)
5. costume (mode of fashion)
6. costume accessories
7. worn costume accessories

Narrower term/s

• obis [NP]
• ceintures fléchés
• finger woven sashes

Anotations

Scope note:

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.