Veshti
Cloth wrap for the lower body
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A veshti or vēṭṭi is a rectangular piece of non-stitched cloth, with varying lengths, used as a wrap for the lower body by the Tamils. It is often white, bordered in brightly coloured stripes. It is generally wrapped around the legs, knotted and secured by a corner being tucked beneath the wrapped cloth at the waist.[1] The style of draping might vary between communities, and men sometimes wear a hip belt to hold the veshti in place.[2] Predominantly worn by men, it is sometimes worn by women and the drape is known as vetti-mundu.[2][3]
Dhoti is a costume similar to veshti, which is a long, white rectangular piece of non-stitched cloth, that is wrapped around the waist, looped around the legs (similar to trousers) and knotted at the waist.[4] A lungi is also similar to a veshti but made tubular with the ends stitched together, designed with colourful batik patterns, and is a common form of male attire in the countryside.[1][5]
