Dhoti and Angavastram Set with Woven Border

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GREENBRIAR

Air Blue

APPLE CINNAMON

Apple Butter

DOE

Cyclamen

FESTIVAL FUCHSIA

DARK CITRON

DESERT FLOWER

Light Mahogany

MALAGA

Marine Green

Striking Purple

Warm Apricot

Pink Mist

Bright Lime Green

TOPAZ

Grape Nectar

Beige

Meadow Mauve

Dhoti and Angavastram Set with Woven Border

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Every Indian man should have a classic white dhoti and angavastram in his wardrobe. It is, after all, an attire that one never goes wrong with, be it for havanas and poojanas or for gatherings with traditional overtones. The one that you see on this page is a pure cotton number. While its foundation colour is a solid white, the natural colour of homegrown cotton, it comes in a range of coloured borders, each of which would look good on a variety of occasions such as Indian weddings and festivals.

The dhoti is designed to be gathered around the waist and the upper edge arranged in layers of pleats, which are then to be tucked inside right below the navel. The angavastram one arranges across the torso in any number of styles, a few of which are depicted across the different styles this one comes in. Dhotis fashioned from pure cotton make for a signature fall and silhouette, which is clearly a characteristic of this ensemble. From soft pastels to their more vibrant shades and tints, one may be spoilt for choice.

GREENBRIAR

Air Blue

APPLE CINNAMON

Apple Butter

DOE

Cyclamen

FESTIVAL FUCHSIA

DARK CITRON

DESERT FLOWER

Light Mahogany

MALAGA

Marine Green

Striking Purple

Warm Apricot

Pink Mist

Bright Lime Green

TOPAZ

Grape Nectar

Beige

Meadow Mauve

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Item Code:	SPE26
Specifications:	Pure Cotton
Dimensions	Free Size

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Angavastram Length 88 inches, Width 47 inches,
Dhoti Length 156 inches, Width 48 inches

Wrapping Culture: The Art of Wearing a dhoti

Dhoti is an unstitched garment or a large fabric, measuring about 5 yards in length, that is wrapped by men around their waist and legs. In Vedic civilization, wearing Dhoti was a part of their everyday attire. However, modern civilization has changed the clothing styles and preferences of Indian men and women. Indians have now imbibed the western culture. That being said, one cannot ignore the fact that some sections of men can still be seen wearing dhotis such as the farmers of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, some secular politicians, the pujaris or priests in Hindu temples, and some traditional martial artists. It is undoubtedly the emblem of the unmatched Indian culture. Dhoti is called by different names in different places such as "Mundu" in Kerala, "Laacha" in Punjab, "Mardaani" in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, "Veshti" in Tamil Nadu, "Dhotar" in Maharashtra, etc.

Draping a perfect Dhoti: The neat and comfortable way

Tying a perfect dhoti is not a difficult task and can be wrapped in various ways. If you want to experience the comfortable drape of the dhoti, you need to know how to wear the dhoti in the simplest way, the steps of which are mentioned below:

Step 1 - Bring the cloth to the front

Take a long piece of unstitched cloth of your choice. Make sure it is clean and does not have any wrinkles on it. Bring the cloth from the back to the front on the waist so that there is the same length of the cloth on either side of your body.

Step 2 - Tie knots to keep the cloth in place

Measuring on both your index fingers, tie two knots near the navel. The knots should neither be too tight nor too loose on your waist. Now the cloth is divided into two sections; left and right.

Step 3 - Set pleats on the left side

Take the left section from between your legs. Make a series of structured and aligned folds between both the loose ends, and tuck it at the back. Remember, it is the way the folds have been set that makes the dhoti look elegant.

Step 4 - Make folds on the right side

Now that the left section is set, it is time to work on the right section of the cloth. You have to make similar pleats on this side too and make sure that they remain intact. Now tuck it at the waist and your dhoti is ready.

Different ways of styling Dhoti

The lightweight cotton fabric of the dhoti is available in various colors having a stripe of a colorful border making it appear rich and sophisticated. This clothing is suited especially for the summer season. A lot of innovations have been made to the Dhoti, one of them being its availability in silk fabric also. The silk varieties are worn on special occasions and marriage ceremonies, while the cotton varieties are worn as daily wear. The Indian dhoti is not only extremely comfortable for men but also adds an element of dignity and manliness to their personalities. The way of styling the Indian dhoti differs from place to place and has indeed evolved a lot due to global influence.

In the South Indian states men either fold their dhoti into half and tuck it at the waist reaching only to their knees which is mostly worn on informal occasions, or a full-length dhoti which is mostly plain white bearing a golden border. They wear it with an unstitched piece of cloth known as “Angavastram” draped over their shoulders. Some men wear the dhoti along with a shirt which they call a “Chokka”.

Men in North India style their dhoti with a Kurta and the combination is called “Dhoti-kurta”. Men of the “Jaat” community of Haryana are also seen clad in Dhoti Kurta.

Traditional men of West Bengal wear a Dhoti made of Tussar or Silk along with a Kurta on the festivity celebrations of Durga Puja and Saraswati Puja.

The Gaudiya Vaishnavas or the devotees of the worldwide-known Hare Krishna Movement have positively adopted the Vedic culture of wearing Dhoti as their everyday attire. The Brahmacharis wear saffron colored dhoti along with saffron Kurta while the Grihastha men wear white colored dhoti along with white Kurta. Some unmarried boys pair their dhoti with a simple T-shirt or collared shirt making it look more like a fashionable garment. The youth of this movement inspires others to reconnect with the rich tradition and culture of Bharat due to which wearing a dhoti has gained a lot of popularity.

Dhoti and Angavastram Set with Woven Border

Truly Indian

The pure cotton dhoti is a traditional men's garment from the Indian subcontinent. It offers excellent leg coverage and is airy, comfortable, and easy to wear.

Step out with tradition

A desi attire you can't go wrong with, be it poojas, temples, or for family gatherings. The dhoti and angavastram are a must-have touch of tradition to flaunt.

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