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''Izarband'' ''(naada, izārband, Izar band, Kamarband, Kamar Ki Patti and Patka'', ازار بند) is a kind of girdle. Izarband is used to tie the upper part of various dresses such as
''Izarband'' ''(naada, izārband, Izar band, Kamarband, Kamar Ki Patti and Patka'', ازار بند) is a kind of girdle. Izarband is used to tie the upper part of various dresses such as salwar
Salwar or shalwar is cloth worn from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately. It is the lower-garment of the shalwar kameez suit which is widely-worn in South Asia. It is known for its lively hues, rich fabrics, and embroidery. ...
, pajamas
Pajamas (American English) or pyjamas ( Commonwealth English), sometimes colloquially shortened to PJs, jammies, jim-jams, or in South Asia, night suits, are several related types of clothing worn as nightwear or while lounging. Pajamas are ...
, ghagra
Ghagra choli (also known as lehenga choli and chaniya choli) is a type of ethnic clothing for women from India, notably in the Indian states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, India, Punjab, Himachal ...
, petticoat, etc., in the Indian subcontinent. The said garments have the upper side turned inwards and stitched to make a narrow tubular passage, in which the izarband passes, there is one opening in the front side to collect and tie/ knot the ends. Izarband was one of the accessory (closures) items of textiles
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produced in the Punjab region. The Izarband is similar to a drawstring
A drawstring (draw string, draw-string) is a string, rope or lace used to " draw" ( gather, or shorten) fabric or other material. Ends of a drawstring are often terminated with a sheath called an aglet. The ends may be tied to hold the drawstr ...
but narrower than a katzeb
''Katzeb'' (''kamarband, Kayabandh, Cummerbund'') was an article of dress encircling the body, at the waist with ends hanging in the front. It was a kind of sash also called ''patka''.
Name
''Katzeb'' is a compound word. The Sanskrit word ''Ka ...
or a sash
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, ...
.
Types and use
The structure is formed with a net weave, materials used for Izarband are generally white cotton and colored silk. There are many decorated variants of Izarbands sometimes ending with ornamentaltassels
A tassel is a finishing feature in fabric and clothing decoration. It is a universal ornament that is seen in varying versions in many cultures around the globe.
History and use
In the Hebrew Bible, the Lord spoke to Moses instructing him to ...
. Izarband aid in several ethnic lowers mainly support, tie and gather a bigger dress circumference, such as patiala salwar
A Patiala salwar (also called a pattian walee salwar) (also pronounced as ''shalwar'' in Urdu) is a type of female trousers which has its roots in Patiala City in the Northern region of Punjab state in India. The King of Patiala in earlier ...
and ghagra
Ghagra choli (also known as lehenga choli and chaniya choli) is a type of ethnic clothing for women from India, notably in the Indian states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, India, Punjab, Himachal ...
.
Seven colored Izarband were called "Izarband haft rang".
The word
The word Izar band is from the Hindustani language, a string (waistband) that encompasses the waist. Izarband is a combined word of Izar and band. Where means (pajama
Pajamas (American English) or pyjamas (Commonwealth English), sometimes colloquially shortened to PJs, jammies, jim-jams, or in South Asia, night suits, are several related types of clothing worn as nightwear or while lounging. Pajamas are so ...
) and a band is to tie or hold the same.Anglicized as “pyjamas” (in America “pajamas”), the term is used of a form of night-wear for men which has now generally superseded the night-shirt. This consists of a loose coat and trousers of silk, wool or other material; the trousers are fastened by a cord round the waist.
See also
*Kacchera
Kacchera or Kachera () or Kaccha () are an undergarment for the lower body that is specially tailored for shalwar with a tie-knot ''naala'' or ''naada'' drawstring worn by fully initiated Sikhs. They are similar to European boxer shorts in a ...
*Katzeb
''Katzeb'' (''kamarband, Kayabandh, Cummerbund'') was an article of dress encircling the body, at the waist with ends hanging in the front. It was a kind of sash also called ''patka''.
Name
''Katzeb'' is a compound word. The Sanskrit word ''Ka ...
References
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