Dhoti
The dhoti, also known as vesti, dhuti, mardani, dhoteé, lacha, dhotra, is a traditional men's garment, worn in the Indian Subcontinent mainly by Indian, Nepalese and Bangladeshi people. It is worn predominantly in the countries of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. It is the national dress of Madhesh region of Southern Nepal worn mainly by Nepalis of Madhesi, Tharu, Maithali and Bahun ethnicity. It is a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth, usually around 4.5 metres (15 ft) long, wrapped around the waist and the legs and knotted at the waist
Etymology
The word dhoti is derived from (Sanskrit: धौती) dhauti meaning to cleanse or wash. In context of garment, it simply refers to the cleansed garment which was worn during shrauta sacrifices or religious session in general. Dhoti evolved from ancient Anatariya which was passed through legs, tucked at the back, and covered the legs loosely, then flowed into long pleats at front of the legs, the same way it is worn today.
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