sash

thumb|Philip V of Spain|Philip V, King of Spain wearing two types of sash: a red waist sash and the blue sash (Cordon Bleu) of the [[Order of the Holy Spirit]]

A sash is a large and usually colorful ribbon or band of material worn around the human body, either draping from one shoulder to the opposing hip and back up, or else encircling the waist. The sash around the waist may be worn in daily attire, but the sash from shoulder to hip is typically only worn on ceremonial occasions. 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.