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a Dhoti or Doti is the traditional men's garment in India. It is a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth, usually around 7 yards long, wrapped around the waist and the legs, and knotted at the waist. It is very similar to a [[sarong]]. | a Dhoti or Doti is the traditional men's garment in India. It is a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth, usually around 7 yards long, wrapped around the waist and the legs, and knotted at the waist. It is very similar to a [[sarong]]. | ||
− | In northern India, the garment is worn with a Kurta on top, the combination known simply as "dhoti kurta", or a dhuti panjabi in the East. | + | In northern India, the garment is worn with a [[Kurta]] on top, the combination known simply as "dhoti kurta", or a dhuti panjabi in the East. |
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[[Category: Men's Garb]] [[Category:Indian Garb]] [[Category:Garb]] [[Category:skirt]] | [[Category: Men's Garb]] [[Category:Indian Garb]] [[Category:Garb]] [[Category:skirt]] |
Revision as of 14:26, 11 August 2009
a Dhoti or Doti is the traditional men's garment in India. It is a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth, usually around 7 yards long, wrapped around the waist and the legs, and knotted at the waist. It is very similar to a sarong.
In northern India, the garment is worn with a Kurta on top, the combination known simply as "dhoti kurta", or a dhuti panjabi in the East.