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Dhoti
an article of male clothing widely worn in India; a loincloth. The dhoti is a straight piece of fabric from two to five meters long (usually white or of one color, sometimes with an ornamental border). It is draped about the legs and hips, with one end passed between the legs, creating a semblance of trousers. In southern India and Punjab this cloth is worn as a wraparound skirt. Members of the highest castes usually wear long dhotis, while the lower castes wear short ones, more convenient for work. In modern India, especially in the cities, the dhoti is often replaced by trousers or shorts of European cut. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | After all, you can't argue with the elegance of a classic Bengali malkocha dhoti or the ubiquitous north Indian sherwani, or even a humble kurtapyjama ensemble. Thus loose pants based on the dhoti zip closed instead of using the traditional string tie; a dress with draping like that of a sari is "not over the top," says Sekhose, 32. SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) MUNKUNDLAL TANDON, PRESIDENT, CHITRAKOOT RAMLEELA (ENACTMENT OF LORD RAM'S LIFE) ORGANISATION, SAYING: "Devotees wear a red turban, dhoti (male drape) and a vest which is their religious attire and especially members of the 'Yadav' community from Varanasi to pull the chariot. |
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