Garment & Textile · Men's Garment

Dhoti

Unstitched 4–5 m cotton cloth wrapped at the waist.

Origin

India

Era

Ancient

Also known as

Dhuti

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Industrialist View

Formal South Indian + cultural wear. Cotton (daily), silk (ceremonial). Madurai Sungudi, Kerala kasavu premium.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Hand-stitched hem on both sides. Zari border at two long edges.

Construction & Use

Styles: veshti (TN single), panche (Karnataka), dhuti (Bengal).

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