lungi

South Asian wrap

A lungi is a garment worn in South Asia and Southeast Asia, consisting of a length of cloth wrapped around the waist and extending to the ankles.

It functions as a simple, comfortable skirt worn primarily by men, especially in hot climates or informal settings: He changed into a lungi after coming home from work.

garment

sarong

Wraparound waist garment

  • dhotiWrapped lower-body garment
  • wraparoundEncircling garment or feature
  • kiltWrapped Highland garment

skirt · cloth · attire · robe · tunic · pareo · menswear · bottomwear · waistcloth · unstitched

regional

India

South Asian republic

Myanmar · Indonesia · Malaysia · Kerala · Tamil Nadu · Karnataka · Bengal · South Asia · Southeast Asia · Gulf states

textile

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

batik · checks · plaid · stripes · weave · fabric · yarn · thread · loom · dyeing

comfort

breathability

Airflow through material

roominess · ease · coolness · ventilation · casual · loungewear · homewear · relaxation · leisurewear · informal

draping

wraparound

Encircling garment or feature

  • tuckFold into concealment
  • knotTied rope fastening
  • foldBend onto itself

pleat · hitch · gather · roll · waistband · tie · secure · adjust · lift · cinch

Opposites
garment construction

lungitrousers

Bifurcated lower-body garment

pants · jeans · slacks · tailored pants · chinos

formality

lungibusiness suit

Formal professional clothing

dress pants · office wear · professional attire · ceremonial dress

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G