 Burmese man in a longyi | |
| Type | Skirt |
|---|---|
| Material | Silk, cotton |
| Place of origin | Burma (Myanmar) |
A longyi (Burmese: လုံချည်; MLCTS: lum hkyany; pronounced [lòʊɰ̃dʑì]) is a sheet of cloth widely worn in Myanmar (Burma). It is approximately 2 metres (6.6 ft) long and 80 centimetres (2.6 ft) wide. The cloth is often sewn into a cylindrical shape. It is worn around the waist, running to the feet, and held in place by folding fabric over without a knot. In ancient times, Lethwei fighters would hitch it up (paso hkadaung kyaik) to compete.[1] This folding technique is still being used in modern days when people play chinlone.
- ^ Matthew Carter (December 23, 2018). "Lethwei Fighters Wear Skirts!". Lethwei World.