A traditional garment worn in South Asia, typically a length of cloth wrapped around the waist and legs, similar to loose trousers.
From Sanskrit dhoti, derived from dhā (to hold or wear). The word entered English through Hindi and other Indian languages during British colonial contact in the 18th century.
The dhuti is one of the few Indian garments that has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years—you can see the same style in ancient Sanskrit texts and in modern India today, making it a living bridge between ancient and modern culture.
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