Dhoti
A dhoti is the male counterpart to the sari/saree. This has also been dated back to the Vedas (5,000 years ago) as it stands side by side with the female version being the oldest attire that still exists today. Also known as a sari/saree for men this piece of cloth was seen as best suited for the men of India because of its humid and warm climate.This style exists today in the Caribbean because the Indians had brought with them their fashion
Today the dhoti is usually only worn for religious occasions but there are some places in India like Tirupathi and Kalyanothsavam where the dhoti is the dress code. But today the man's sari/saree doesn't overflow with new, innovative ideas as the women's fashion line has done. History tells us that the men of India also liked a vibrant ray of colours, so the dhoti was made just as the sari as being colourful, embroidered and with big boarders. However, in Trinidad the trousers are preferred to the dhoti, by the young East Indian men, although it is part of our Indian heritage. Female Indian dancers feel comfortable and flexible in wearing a dhoti style outfit and other Indian women wear it as they can do chores faster, such as in India where most women wash clothes on river banks. Instead the dhoti has taken a more laid back, simple look, with just about fifteen different styles to choose from. Although it is a wear intended for men, there are some females that also enjoy wearing a dhoti. This wrapped pant is a trendy, inexpensive way to stay in style, and also upkeep part of your culture. Measuring at six to nine yards of un-sewn cloth, just as the sari/saree the dhoti gives an elegant appearance to men.
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