loincloth
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A loincloth is a one-piece garment, either wrapped around itself or kept in place by a belt. It covers the genitals and sometimes the buttocks. Loincloths which are held up by belts or strings are specifically known as breechcloth or breechclout. Often, the flaps hang down in front and back.
Key facts
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- Sketch of a loincloth
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- Clothing that covers the genitals and sometimes the buttocks
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Encyclopedic overview
12 sectionsContents
- History and types
- Loincloths by culture
- Australia
- India
- Japan
- Native American
- Philippines
- Europe
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
A loincloth is a one-piece garment, either wrapped around itself or kept in place by a belt. It covers the genitals and sometimes the buttocks. Loincloths which are held up by belts or strings are specifically known as breechcloth or breechclout. Often, the flaps hang down in front and back.
== History and types == thumb|A form of loincloth worn with a cape by Nezahualpilli,
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