Khuddakavatthukkhandhaka

Vinayapiṭaka · Cūḷavagga (2) · Vol. 7 · Section 164

[164] Now at that time the group-of-six bhikkhus wore waistbands (kāyabandhana) of various kinds: one plaited of many strands (kalābuka), one plaited like a water-snake's head (deḍḍubhaka), one braided like a drum-cord (murajja), and one like an ornamental chain (maddaviṇa). People looked down upon, complained about, and spread it about, saying, "… just like householders who enjoy sensual pleasures" … They reported this matter to the Blessed One. … "Bhikkhus, waistbands of various kinds are not to be worn — one plaited of many strands, one plaited like a water-snake's head, one braided like a drum-cord, one like an ornamental chain. Whoever should wear one commits an offence of wrong-doing (dukkaṭa). Bhikkhus, I allow two kinds of waistband: a strip of cloth (paṭṭikā) and a 'pig's-entrails' band (sūkarantaka)." … The fringes of a waistband wore out. … "Bhikkhus, I allow a drum-cord braid (murajja) and a chain-braid (maddaviṇa) [at the fringe]." The end of a waistband wore out. … "Bhikkhus, I allow an edging (sobhaka) and a plaited loop (gaṇaka)." The mouth of the loop of a waistband wore out. … "Bhikkhus, I allow a buckle (vitha)."

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.