dhotis
Traditional Indian garments
Dhotis is the plural of dhoti, a traditional garment worn by men in South Asia.
A dhoti is a long piece of unstitched cloth wrapped around the waist and legs, typically tucked between the legs to form loose trousers.
It remains common in India for religious ceremonies and daily wear in rural areas: The men arrived in white dhotis for the temple ceremony.
Wraparound lower garment
- sarongWraparound waist garment
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- drapeHang in folds
- pleatsDoubled-over fabric folds
waistband · cotton · white · fabric · unstitched · traditional · ankle-length · folds
South Asian republic
- HinduFollower of ancient Indian religion
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- templeSacred worship structure
- pujaHindu worship ritual
wedding · ritual · priest · festival · tradition · heritage · South Asia · Bengal
Fine woven insect fiber
- occasionNotable event or moment
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
pristine · starched · crisp · elegant · festive · brocade · embroidered · fine
Indian independence leader
- khadiHand-woven Indian cloth
- independenceFreedom from external control
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
- handspunFiber spun manually
simplicity · Congress · freedom movement · self-reliance · protest · colonial · resistance · homespun
lungi
Wraparound lower garment
pleats · waistband · cotton · white · fabric · unstitched · traditional · ankle-length · folds · tuck
India
South Asian republic
- HinduFollower of ancient Indian religion
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- templeSacred worship structure
puja · wedding · ritual · priest · festival · tradition · heritage · South Asia · Bengal · Tamil
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
- occasionNotable event or moment
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
dignified · pristine · starched · crisp · elegant · festive · brocade · embroidered · fine · handloom
Gandhi
Indian independence leader
- khadiHand-woven Indian cloth
- independenceFreedom from external control
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
handspun · simplicity · Congress · freedom movement · self-reliance · protest · colonial · resistance · homespun · symbolic
casual
Relaxed and informal
- homeOne's personal residence
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
breathable · summer · loose · practical · village · rural · farmer · elderly · relaxed · daily
dhotistrousers
Bifurcated lower-body garment
pants · tailored pants · jeans · slacks · breeches