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Thursday 28 April 2016

Dhoti- the perfect attire for Indian wedding

Blue Dhoti

Dhoti, also known as dhuti, veshti, dhotar, mundu, etc. is a 5 yard long unstitched piece of cloth which is worn by men. Nowadays many women are draping dhoti to depict style. Though the precise date of origin of Dhoti is not known, but it can be traced back to 5th century BC. According to research, evidences have been found that signifies men of the Indus Valley Civilization wearing Dhoti. Needles made of bones and woods were used to spun and weave cotton.

Dhoti being a very comfortable and easy to wear attire become very popular all over the country. Secondly, Indian dhoti made of cotton was well adapted to the dry, hot summers of India. The garment is usually white or cream in color. Although different variations has hit the market, and you can see dhoti in different interesting hues. They are worn on special occasions for a perfect look. It is economical and airy, however, the apprehension that the Dhoti will come off the waist is only an uncomfortable feeling. But, with time, one gets used to it and starts feeling comfortable. It takes a very little time to wrap it around the waist and can be easily washed too.

There are two styles of wearing a Dhoti. One is wearing it just by wrapping around the waist. One can simply hold the two ends, wrap around the waist and tie a knot so that it doesn’t fall. The other style is called Pancha Kachham (five fold tuck in), which is prescribed by the Sastras for householders. It is worn by the married Hindu men during functions. This style is known for preserving the magnetic forces in the human body.


Easily available online, men can buy Dhoti for any occasion. Pair it up with kurta, shirt, jacket, etc to look stylish. You can even carry a striking dupatta for a complete look.  

Monday 28 March 2016

How Dhotis can make you look royal & impressive

Blue DhotiPink Dhoti

Indian weddings are a grand and embellished affair. The occasion is celebrated for several days and each day has some function or rituals. As each day is reserved for celebration, the outfits have to be trendy, stylish yet traditional. Moreover, it is also important to make sure that you don’t look any less than others. A number of guests will gather, all in their best look. In addition, there be will be pictures and video recording too; hence, compromising with the outfit & look is surely a ‘no’.

Why let girls steal all the glares?

Be it the bride, her relatives or friends; they have many options to choose from. The Anarkalis, exquisite sarees, full-fledged Lehengas, they can wear them all on each day. However, when it comes to men, the options are too limited to count. Well, not anymore. If you have any marriage to attend or it’s your own marriage, break the formal western suit and Sherwani tradition with Dhoti. Pair it with Kurta of your choice and you can easily create different looks for the big day. To make it more stylish and give a strong competition to the women, dress in unique combination of Indo-western Dhoti-Kurta.

Shop from the right destination

To get the best outfit, explore the wide range of silk, cotton and slip-on Dhotis from online stores. Not only you will find high quality clothes but will also get to choose from the latest designer collection. These stores specialize in wedding couture and have unlimited variety at pocket friendly prices.

Dhoti reflects the deep-rooted Indian values and is worn since generations. The material is loved by the designers, who have transformed it into a combination of comfort & sophistication. Besides marriage, you can wear this popular outfit on festivals, ceremonies and other similar occasions as well. No other fabric will give you as regal and stately look, as Dhoti will.

Friday 18 March 2016

5 interesting looks you should try this summer

Cotton Dhoti

Though the denim is the cornerstone to a man’s wardrobe, the other variety of apparel shouldn't be overlooked. Women have been given a lot of importance, when it comes to fashion, however, men are not lacking behind. No matter how they like to dress up, they carefully choose every single apparel to accentuate their look. These days the modern man is attuned to the latest trends, and he is confident about what will suit one. They have curated a selection of amazing clothing, which can create a fashionable look at different occasions. Let us see what they are:

White shirt, beige pant, and a hat: Any person can look stunning in this amazing combination. To enhance the attire, you can accessories with brown belt, brown flip-flops and a side bag.

Blue shorts, formal shirt and loafers: What can be better than block color shorts in this summer season? You can try different pastel hues such as green, peach, sky blue and many more. You can match it up with interesting floral shirts in light hues and plain loafers.

Dhoti and kurta: This summer, nothing can be more comfortable than dhoti and kurta. You can breathe easily in this perfect attire. You can even choose dhoti and kurta in silk to wear in any occasion.

Dhoti pants and T-shirts: Dhoti pants are quite in trend. You can look extremely cool by pairing dhoti paint with plain T-shirts. You can team it up with casual sport shoes or loafers for a perfect look.

Dungarees with linen shirts: Cotton dungarees are quite in fashion. You can get them in beautiful hues such as brown, maroon, beige, cream, off white, black, blue, etc. Match them up with light colored linen shirts to beat the heat without any hassle.

With amazing collection available at online stores, you can rock your look this summer. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Monday 29 February 2016

How to drape a dhoti perfectly for any occasion?

Dhoti


When it comes to tradition and culture, India holds its head high. Saree, salwar kameez, dhoti, kurta are some of the traditional dress belongs to India and worn with pride and dignity. Dhoti is an Indian traditional wear for men worn with kurta or shirt. Wearing dhoti is a tradition that is followed generation after generation. The word derives from the Sanskrit word dhauta and is known by different names at different places such as Laacha in Punjab, dhuti in Bengal, veshti in Tamil Nadu, Panche in Karnataka, Mundu or Veshti in Kerala, Dhotar in Maharashtra and so on.

Unlike other dresses, Dhoti remains unstitched and is usually 5 yards long, which makes it sacred and pure. It is tied around waist and legs. Though there is a particular method to tie the knot to add grace to the attire, however, people can drape it to make a style statement of their own. It is considered as a formal ethnic wear and is worn during weddings, visiting temples and other family functions.  In certain parts of the country, men wear Lungi, which is a similar piece of cloth and draped in the same manner. However, it is meant for informal occasion or as nightwear.

There can be different styles of draping a dhoti; however, the most common style is as follows:

·         Take a dhoti and find its middle.
·         After dividing the cloth, tie a knot near the navel.
·         Make a series of folds on the right side and tuck the folded part at the waist.
·         Again, make another series of folds on the left side.
·         Take the folded part of cloth behind from between your legs and then tuck it.

In this way, you can drape your dhoti and look perfect for any traditional occasion. These are available in pure white, crème and many other color variants.

Friday 12 February 2016

Why you should wear Dhoti every day?

Silk Dhoti















Dhoti is a white rectangular piece of cloth that is often worn by Indian men as a traditional wear during special occasions and functions. This piece of cloth being auspicious is also worn during wedding rituals. It is generally available in cotton and silk that is around 4-5 meters long and 1 meter wide. It is used to cover the lower portion of males. It is named differently in different places such as Laacha in Punjab, Dhuti in Bengal, Veshti in Tamil, Panche in Kannada, Mundu or Veshti in Malayam, Dhotar in Marathi and Pancha in Telugu, etc. But people of new generation hardly wears Dhoti as it is not a style statement. Thus, here are few points that will make you wear Dhoti again.

Epitome of Elegance

Dhoti is itself a classy dress in itself if worn properly. It holds great appeal and can catch eyes of people easily. Available in amazing silk and cotton, you can choose from the various styles.

Definitely Comfortable

It does not feel as tight on the waist as pants do. You do not have to worry about your fluctuating size as Dhoti can suit any size. You can even sit down on the floor comfortably, however, you might struggle sitting while wearing pants.

Because our sashtra says so

It is mentioned in the sashtras that one should wear clean and washed clothes every day and Dhoti being the purest form of cloth without a single stitch is quite popular.

Easy to wash and clean

It can be washed everyday and can be easily dried. Your heavy jeans may take time to get dried up, but these dhotis can dry in few hours.

Relaxes your muscle

As Dhoti is held loose, it relaxes your stomach muscle easily and makes moving around simple. However, it does not have any pockets.

Monday 8 December 2014

Dhoti: the world's Fashion

The designs and textures have always been simple and never been fancy. The dhoti is the only dress men have tied around their waists. The cloth has never been uncomfortable to move around in.