A cord, ribbon or tape passed through a channel sewn in the edge of a garment; used to pull together the fullness of the material at waist, neck, wrist or ankle.
Yarwood, 1986
Context:
The colour palette is subdued and focuses on beige, khaki, sandy gold and cream while detailing including pouches, leather drawstrings, heavy boots and brown scorched-effect prints, lean towards a distinctive but original safari look.