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kercher


Meanings
  • A type of scarf or headdress.

    - "She wore a beautiful kercher around her neck."
    - "The traditional kercher of the region was made from silk and embroidered with precious stones."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with kercher
ketcher , fetter , weather , leather , meter , queter
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Cher () : A female given name.


Variants
List of all variants of kercher that leads to same result
kerchief , kerchiefed , kerchiefs , kerchieves
Forms
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The form of the kercher can vary greatly depending on the culture and tradition from which it originates. Some common forms of the kercher include the following: 1. Square or rectangular scarves: These scarves are often made from silk or cotton and can be folded into various shapes to be worn as a kercher. 2. Triangular scarves: These scarves are often made from a single piece of fabric that is triangular in shape. To wear the scarf as a kercher, one end of the triangle is folded over the head and the other two corners are draped over the shoulders. 3. Circular or ring scarves: These scarves are often made from a single piece of fabric that is circular or ring-shaped in design. To wear the scarf as a kercher, one end of the circle is draped over the head and the remaining part of the circle is draped over the shoulders. 4. Shawl or wrap scarves: These scarves are often made from a single piece of fabric that is large enough to be draped around the body in various ways. To wear the scarf as a kercher, one end of the shawl is draped over the head and the remaining part of the shawl is draped over the shoulders and the body in various ways to keep warm and cover the body appropriately. 5. Cap or headscarf: These scarves are often made from a single piece of fabric that is designed to be worn as a hat or headscarf. To wear the scarf as a kercher, one end of the cap is placed over the head and the remaining part of the cap is draped over the shoulders and the neck to keep warm and cover the head and neck appropriately.


Etymology
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The word kercher is believed to have originated from the Persian word 'golab-kharch', which means 'cost of saffron', as the scarf was often made from saffron-dyed fabric.


Culture
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In various cultures around the world, the kercher has been used as a symbol of status, power, and protection. For example, in Persian culture, the kercher was often worn by the queen or the wives of the king's nobles, and was made from the finest silk and embroidered with precious stones and pearls. Similarly, in Indian culture, the kercher was often used as a veil by the women of the royal courts and the wealthy merchant families, and was made from the finest silk or cotton and embroidered with intricate designs and patterns.

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