A large and usually colorful ribbon or band of material worn around the body, usually either draped diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip, or wrapped horizontally around the waist. The waist sash may be worn as daily attire, but the shoulder sash is typically worn on ceremonial occasions only. Ceremonial sashes may also be seen in a V-shaped format, draping from both shoulders to the stomach like a large necklace. An obi is considered a type of sash that wraps around the waist.