Lungi

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Lungi is a garment worn in India, Bangladesh and Myanmar. While its origin is found in South Indian culture, it is worn by diverse communites all over India. It is normally weaved in cotton with variety of designs and colours, though the most popular are plain and checked. In Kerala it is worn by both men and women, and commonly called a Mundu; sometimes, however, Mundu is used to refer to women's lungis. Lungi is the national dress of Bangladesh. In Myanmar, men wear Lungis with belts.

See also: Indian Dress