"Police. In 2006, the first significant deployments of body worn video at the national level were undertaken by the Police Standards Unit (PSU) as part of the Domestic Violence Enforcement Campaign (DVEC). The basic command units equipped with the head cameras recorded everything that happened during an incident from the time of arrival which led to the ""preservation of good-quality first disclosure evidence from the victim"". The evidence gathered was deemed especially useful in the way of supporting prosecutions if the victim was reluctant to give evidence or press charges. This led the Home Office to publish a report stating"
"season, the topi might be replaced with the felt terai hat, which originated with the Gurkhas and subsequently spread into other parts of the empire, particularly South and East Africa, where the double terai with its distinctive red silk lining was to be popular until the 1960s — its name, terai (the wooded swampy sub-Himalayan tract), indicating its origins. Wearers include Frederick Selous and Stewart Granger. Double Terai The ""Terai hat"" is a version of the slouch hat worn by Gurkhas and named after the Terai region in Nepal. The Terai is made of felt with pugree wound round the"
"Double Terai The ""Terai hat"" is a version of the slouch hat worn by Gurkhas and named after the Terai region in Nepal. The Terai is made of felt with pugree wound round the crown. Pugree is the Indian word for turban and refers to the pleated hat band. The Double Terai hat is a version of the Terai slouch hat, but with a double thickness crown and brim, designed to give extra sun protection. This hat was almost de rigueur in East and Central Africa from the 1930s to 1950s. In India, in the hills or during the cool"
"variety of ideas about where exactly in the body the ""tendi"" dwells. It is present to a particularly high degree in certain parts of the body, especially the blood, the liver, the head and the heart. Sweat too is described as rich in ""tendi"". It is believed that illnesses are connected with the absence of ""tendi"", and the bringing back of the ""tendi"" is a main method of healing. The Karo, for instance, have gifts, called ""upah tendi"" (""upah"" = wage, payment, gift), which they give to their ""tendi"" so that their ""tendi"" stay with them. These gifts may consist"
"temple. In Andhra and parts of north Karnataka, men wear kachche panchey where it is tied at back by taking it between legs. A similar pattern is seen in women. All over the peninsular coastal region, men wear coloured lungis and women wear saris in a manner of tying them at the back. The Araimudi (araimuti) () is a small silver metal plate, shaped like a heart or a fig leaf, formerly worn by young Tamil girls on their genitals. ""Arai"" means loin and ""mudi"" means cover. The araimudi is also known as the ""Genital shield"" and an araimudi was"
"wild bananas Like sigano and spearheads The greatest in the whole world! Pe'a The Pe'a is the popular name of the traditional male tatau (tattoo) of Samoa, also known as the , a term used in the Samoan language chiefly vocabulary and ""respect"" register (). The soigaimiti/pe'a covers the body from waist to the knees. The word ""tattoo"" in the English language is believed to have originated from the Samoan word """". The process for the pe'a is extremely painful, and undertaken by (master tattooists), using a set of handmade tools: pieces of bone, turtle shell and wood. The are"
"styles prominent in neighbouring regions of the indian subcontinent. The Vedic age or the Vedic period was the time duration between 1500 and 500 BC The garments worn in Vedic period mainly included a single cloth wrapped around the whole body and draped over the shoulder. People used to wear the lower garment called paridhana which was pleated in front and used to tie with a belt called mekhala and an upper garment called uttariya (covered like a shawl) which they used to remove during summers. ""Orthodox males and females usually wore the uttariya by throwing it over the left"
"Pe'a The Pe'a is the popular name of the traditional male tatau (tattoo) of Samoa, also known as the , a term used in the Samoan language chiefly vocabulary and ""respect"" register (). The soigaimiti/pe'a covers the body from waist to the knees. The word ""tattoo"" in the English language is believed to have originated from the Samoan word """". The process for the pe'a is extremely painful, and undertaken by (master tattooists), using a set of handmade tools: pieces of bone, turtle shell and wood. The are revered masters in Samoan society. In Samoan custom, a pe'a is only"
"women or men. The sabai is also known as a long piece of silk, about a foot wide, draped diagonally around the chest by covering one shoulder which its end drops behind the back. Sabais could be worn around the naked chest or on top of another cloth. The practice of wearing Sabai along with Victorian cloth was a common practice during the reign of King Chulalongkorn and lasted until the reign of King Vajiravudh when Westernized clothing became more fashionable. The wearing of sabais as daily wear was officially banned by Plaek Pibulsonggram during Thailand's clothing reform. Suea pat"
"Teddy (garment) A teddy, also called a camiknicker, is a garment which covers the torso and crotch in the one garment. It is a similar style of garment to a one-piece swimsuit or bodysuit, but is typically looser and more sheer. The garment is put on by stepping into the leg holes and pulling the garment up to cover the torso. It may cover the whole of the torso or partially and may also cover the arms. They may open at the crotch for using the bathroom, without the need to remove all clothing. As an undergarment, it combines the"
"cloth that are attached to the underarms or to the front of the shoulders in a manner similar to the White Thai. Black Tai women wear the famous pieu shaw with colorful embroidery. Tai men wear shorts with a belt; a shirt with an open collar and two pockets on either side. White Tai men have an additional upper pocket on the left and their collar is fastened with a cloth band. The popular color of all clothes is black, pale red, striped or white colored. On festivals people wear long black dresses, with split underarm seams and an internal"
"Pagri (turban) Pagri, Pagadi (, , , , , ) is the term for turban in the Indian subcontinent. It specifically refers to a headdress that is worn by men and women,which needs to be manually tied. Other names include Sapho () and Fagri (). A Pagri is usually a long plain unstitched cloth. The length may vary according to the type. The cloth indicates the region and the community of the wearer. The paag is a headdress in the Mithila region of Bihar and in Mithila, Nepal and is worn by Maithil people. It is a symbol of honour"
"cloth that is worn as the upper garment is called the neriyathu. One end of the neriyathu is tucked inside the pavada or petticoat and the remaining long end is worn across the front torso. The neriyathu is worn over a blouse that reaches quite above the breast bone. It is worn diagonally from along the right hips to the left shoulder and across the midriff, partly baring it. The remaining loose end of the neriyathu is left hanging from the left shoulder, resembling the ‘nivi saree’. Today the ‘nivi drape’, is the most common form of the saree. A"
"is an occasion to show off her legs. If they are fair, the better. Putting oil on her exposed skin parts so that they shine enhances her beauty even more in the Tongan mind. Around her middle she wears a belt (sisi) also usually made from leaves and fragrant flowers. Wristlets and anklets (vesa) may be worn, ranging from simple bands of cloth or ngatu to elaborate belts of leaves and flowers again. Around her neck she wears a black ribbon with a white cowry shell on it (puleoto). By tradition, if the shell is missing, then she is not"
"the lower part of the body, reaching from the hip to the knees. Women also use two pieces of cloth in their dressing. They are trim in appearance. Males wear rings of brass, or sometimes of silver, on their fingers and toes. Wreaths of beads from fifteen to thirty in number are worn on the neck as an ornament. Women wear what is known as a ""katumani"", which is composed of rings of brass or lead. Rice and meat form the chief articles of food. The paddy used to cultivate rice barely sustains them for six months in the year."
"lighter garments such as the chiton. Their posture is rigid and column-like, sometimes with an extended arm. Some korai were painted colorfully to enhance the visual impact of the garments and narrative purposes. There are multiple theories on whether the korai represent mortals or deities. Korai also functioned as offerings to the gods or the dead. The duration of the Archaic korai lasted between about seventh century to fifth century BCE. Similar to the kouroi, historians believe that the korai was influenced by Egyptian convention. Since ancient Greeks and Egyptians had relations with one another, it was possible for artistic"
"Turbans were worn, and a long robe over the left shoulder was worn by those of high social rank. The normal attire of the women at that time was a very scanty skirt up to knee length leaving the waist bare, and cotton head dresses. Jewellery was very popular, and men wore their hair in various styles with trimmed beards. Vedic period (c. 1750 – 500 BCE) garments for both sexes included a single cloth wrapped around the whole body and draped over the shoulder. A lower garment called paridhana was pleated in front and tied with a belt (mekhala),"
"only one piece of cloth around the waist. Among the higher classes, men wore two pieces: one around the waist and the other, the upper cloth, thrown over the shoulders. Both men and women sported long tresses of hair. Women plaited their hair while they were unmarried and after marriage, decorated their hair in five different ways – ""Kulal"", ""Alagam"", ""Kondai"" (elderly women tying up their hair), ""Paniccai"" (dressing hair in shape of plantain flower) and ""Tuncai"". Widows were not permitted to have tresses of hair. Women also applied a cream of scented clay on their hair for the fragrance"
"this was also a valid target for a thrust in Kendo. The ""tare"" is a thick cloth belt that wraps around the waist and ties under the front flap in front of the groin. Sturdy cloth covered flaps hang from the belt to protect the upper legs and groin. The flaps run along half of the belt's length, which should be positioned over the front half of the body. The centre flap is usually covered with a name tag— or —that identifies the name of the wearer and the ""dojo"" or country he/she represents. There is no target point on"
"often have stiff sections which help provide head support or block wind. The Chinese Mei-tai (, Cantonese pronunciation) - meaning mei: to carry on the shoulders / tai: strap, band - is a square or nearly square piece of cloth with parallel unpadded straps emerging from the sides of each corner. It was traditionally secured by bringing all the straps together in a twist with the ends tucked. A variation on the traditional mei tai was popularized in Australia in the 1960s. There are now hundreds of different brands of mei tai available with a variety of features, but the"
"playing instruments and wearing what seems to be a piece of fabric hanging from their shoulder which is quite similar to Sabai. Mon Dvaravati culture practices Theravada Buddhism which later influenced the Tai in the 13th century. Sabai Sabai or sbai (; , , ; ), or phaa biang (; , ) is shawl-like garment, or breast cloth worn in mainland Southeast Asia. The term ""Sabai"" is used for a woman's silk breast wrapper in Cambodia, central Thailand, southern Thailand, northern Thailand, Isan, and Laos while in coastal Sumatra it is described as a shoulder cloth. A Sabai can also"
"of jewellery, such as torques, a type of neck ornament consisting of one or several metal strands attached to a ribbon or necklace and hung around the neck, and head dresses that were made of a series of silver rings on a solid, cylindrically shaped material that was fastened at the temples. The men shaved the top of their head, while the rest of the hair was plaited into several braids; they also had prominent moustaches. Other Cumans also wore their hair very long, without shaving the top. The women had their hair loose or braided with buns twisting at"
"Sabai Sabai or sbai (; , , ; ), or phaa biang (; , ) is shawl-like garment, or breast cloth worn in mainland Southeast Asia. The term ""Sabai"" is used for a woman's silk breast wrapper in Cambodia, central Thailand, southern Thailand, northern Thailand, Isan, and Laos while in coastal Sumatra it is described as a shoulder cloth. A Sabai can also be worn by men in Lao weddings or when attending religious ceremonies. The type of Sabai typically worn by Lao men often has checkered patterns. Sabai also well known as a long piece of silk, about a"
"ulcer or a hyper- or hypopigmented patch or a growth-like lesion over the waistline. The lesion may be associated with serous discharge with foul smell. The saree is common female attire in the Indian subcontinent. It is a piece of long (generally ) cloth which can be made of various materials: cotton, silk, nylon, chiffon or synthetic fabric. It is worn over an inner skirt (petticoat) which is tightened around the waist by a thick cotton cord. This is the traditional costume of most Indian women. The saree is attached to the waist throughout the day in the hot and"
"by allegiances based on the blood ties of their leaders and on their power in war. The most important clan on the island was the Teva, whose territory extended from the peninsula in the south of Tahiti Nui. The Teva Clan was composed of the Teva i Uta (Teva of the Interior) and the Teva i Tai (Teva of the Sea), and was led by Amo and Purea. A clan was composed of a chief (ari'i rahi), nobles (ari'i) and under-chiefs ( 'Īato'ai). The ari'i, considered descendants of the Polynesian gods, were full of mana (spiritual power). They traditionally wore"
"Peshawari turban Peshawari turban, also Peshawari pagri or Peshawari lungee (), is the traditional Pashtun-style turban worn in Peshawar and its surrounding regions. It is traditionally worn not only by the Muslims, but was also used by the local Hindu community. It is a two-piece headgear. One piece is a dome-shaped hard cap or kulla, generally embroidered with golden thread. The other piece, called lungi, consists of a long and narrow piece of cotton cloth (not to be confused with a waist cloth wrapped in some regions). It has a fan-shaped turra (crest) and a tail termed shamla. Subhas Chandra"
"foot wide, draped diagonally over the chest covering one shoulder with one end dropping behind the back."" Along with the shoulder sash, ""selendang"" of Malay and Sabai of Cambodia and Thailand may have been derived from the Indian garment called a sari, the end of which is worn over one shoulder, as most Southeast Asia countries were ruled by Indianized kingdoms. There are related mythologies in the Khmer culture concerning the history of Sabai, which was likely invented during the Funan era in Cambodia's history, in the 1st century AD. The Sabai is mentioned in Preah Thaong and Neang Neak,"
"Europeans arrived, a cult called 'Oro-maro-'ura developed: the cult of the red-feathered girdle. This became a tangible symbol of the chief's power. Key followers of the 'Oro cult were the 'arioi, who lived separately from the common people. They wore scented flowers and adorned themselves with scents and scarlet-dyed cloth. The head of each 'arioi group was heavily tattooed from ankle to thigh and known as a blackleg. Both male and female blacklegs were a privileged group but they were forbidden to have children. Their babies were all killed at birth. They received and gave lavish presents. They had a"
"together to make walls and thatching the roofs with grass, the floor is raised on stilts and is made of wood planks. The main clothing for men is a loin cloth. Mentawai adorn themselves with necklaces and flowers in their hair and ears. Women wear a cloth wound around the waist and small sleeveless vests. Mentawai sharpen their teeth with a chisel for aesthetic reasons. Tattooing is done with a needle and wood which is hammered on the needle by a shaman called ""sikerei"". Tattooing on the island was an identity and a personal or communal reflection of the people's"
"upper body or torso. Sayali Badade, an HR executive said, """"A woman who wore a Nauvari was always looked upon with respect. The reason being both the shoulders of the women are covered, and it makes for a completely traditional wear. The style was originally started and popularised from the Peshwai reign"""". Women of the Koli tribe also wear this style of sari but cut into two pieces. One piece is worn around the waist while the other piece is used to cover the upper part of the body. It is taken on the head over the left shoulder in"
"sometimes for men, but as time progressed, it was more common for men to wear it. Haldi (staining oneself with turmeric paste) as well as mehndi are Vedic customs, intended to be a symbolic representation of the outer and the inner sun. Vedic customs are centered on the idea of ""awakening the inner light"". Traditional Indian designs are representations of the sun on the palm, which, in this context, is intended to represent the hands and feet. Mehendi has a great significance in performing classical dance like bharatnatyam. There are many variations including Arabic, Indian and Pakistani designs. Women usually"
"might startle Fadzya Mama, and men always were courteous in the presence of a fire. Nanai shamans, like other Tungusic peoples of the region, had characteristic clothing, consisting of a skirt and jacket; a leather belt with conical metal pendants; mittens with figures of serpents, lizards or frogs; and hats with branching horns or bear, wolf, or fox fur attached to it. Bits of Chinese mirrors were also sometimes incorporated into the costume. When a person dies their soul lives on, as the body is merely an outer shell for the soul. This concept of a continuing soul was not"
"Trews Trews (Truis or Triubhas) are men's clothing for the legs and lower abdomen, a traditional form of tartan trousers from Scottish Highland dress. Trews could be trimmed with leather, usually buckskin, especially on the inner leg to prevent wear from riding on horseback. Tartan trews shared the fate of other items of Highland dress, including proscription under the Dress Act of 1746 that banned men and boys from wearing the truis (""Trowse"") outside of military service. The Dress Act lasted until 1782 when it was repealed under the reign of King George III. The tartan truis or trousers date"