Angavastram

An angvastra is a shoulder cloth or stole worn by men in India, especially in South India. It is a single, rectangular piece of fabric and may have decorated borders. An angvastra may be worn with a dhoti and kurta. An angvastra may be offered as a mark of respect to guests, elders and gurus.

Angvastra is a simple loose garment, usually paired or matching with dhoti color, draped over the shoulders. It is a traditional wear of South India and a profound fashion statement.

The angavastram is usually purchased along with the dhoti i.e. they are sold as a set. An angavastram can have a single strip or two stripes of color or even gold zari along the border. Apart from this, no motif or pattern is allowed to be depicted on this garment as it is seen as a mode of defiance towards religion.