Khudei

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Khudei or Khoodei (Old Manipuri: Khutei, Khootei) is a daily traditional Meitei loincloth wear, worn by menfolk.[1][2][3] It is also used as a cotton towel in some cases.[4][5] It is a wraparound linen cloth.[6] This short woven cloth covers the body from the waist up to the knee portion.[7] Generally, it measures around 3' x 8'.[1] Sometimes, it is folded and carried on the shoulders by aged men.[8] It is worn like in the dhoti style.[9]

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