interchangeably with "dhoti", they are different from the dhoti, which is "looped" or wrapped around the legs, in the form of trousers or pants. The dhoti is better known as panchakacham in South India, which may even be worn while doing dances such as the moonwalk.

Etymology

The unstitched dhoti is also referred to as "dhautra" (IPA: /d??wtr?/) in Sanskrit, which means rope or cord.

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