Land of the lungi

Tim has been quite keen on the local attire found throughout southern India. The lungi and dhoti are quite ubiquitous men's attire. To the untrained eye it appears a long narrow skirt...but Tim's keen eye can discern the subtle differences between the various garments. The lungi is actually stitched together as a tube shape, which is then pulled together at the waist and fastened. They come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. The dhoti is a long rectangular fabric that is wrapped several times around the waist and then fastened. These garments help beat the heat in these balmy climates. In informal settings, men will double the garment up on itself like a miniskirt to provide a bit more ventilation. See photos of our lovely model for a demonstration of how a dhoti is worn.