Dhoti (Hindi dhoṭī) - member of the national men's clothing in South and Southeast Asia, particularly prevalent in India. Known since ancient times. In fact, is a kind of loincloth. Dhoti made of cotton broad band ranging in length from two to five meters. The fabric is wrapped around the hips and legs, and the free end is passed between the legs and fixed. The most commonly used white cloth, sometimes - colored monochrome. There are a dhoti with a small ornament at the edges. In India, the length dhoti point to caste: the longer - the more high position in society takes people. Cropped peasant dhoti called langoti.
Dhoti
Dhoti (Hindi dhoṭī) - member of the national men's clothing in South and Southeast Asia, particularly prevalent in India. Known since ancient times. In fact, is a kind of loincloth. Dhoti made of cotton broad band ranging in length from two to five meters. The fabric is wrapped around the hips and legs, and free ...