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dhoti Indian clothing for men consisting of one piece of cloth wrapped between the legs and tucked in at the waist.
kanga Informal piece of cotton clothing common in East Africa.
khadi Home spun cotton cloth promoted by Gandhi for use in Indian clothing to reduce Indian dependence on British textiles.
merikani Printed cotton cloth used to make kanga garments for women in Zanzibar, probably introduced by American traders and made from handkerchiefs sewn together.
Mohandas Gandhi Leader of Indian independence movement and advocate of nonviolent civil disobedience in the face of unjust laws, 1869 - 1948.
sari Indian clothing for women consisting of one long piece of cloth wrapped around the body and over the shoulder.
sarong Clothing for men and women in Southeast Asia consisting of one piece of cloth wrapped around the waist.
swadeshi Term derived from "swadesh," used to name the boycott of foreign-made goods led by Mohandas Gandhi in British-controlled India.
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