A sash is a large and usually colourful ribbon or band of material worn around the body, either draping from one shoulder to the opposing hip and back up or else running around the waist. The sash around the waist may be worn in daily attire, but the sash from shoulder to hip is worn on ceremonial occasions only. Ceremonial sashes are also found in a V-shaped format, draping straight from both shoulders down, intersecting and forming an angle over the chest or abdomen.
This is the s worn by Sashastra Seema Pal during special occasions like Parades etc.
