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.

Longyi – as how Myanmar traditional costume is called, is still surprisingly ubiquitous. Longyi Myanmar must have had such a strong bond with Myanmar culture that it is not replaced by western clothing. In this article, we will deepen into insights of Myanmar traditional clothes and how it remains popular in this modern society.

3 天之前 · With just a piece of fabric grasping on the lower part of the body through time, the longyi has made it become an incredible pattern of Myanmar traditional costume for both men and women. In this article, we are going to find out the secret of Myanmar quintessence through Longyi, about why it has been worn for centuries by the Burmese people.

2017年10月6日 · Myanmar national costume consists of two sets, one for men and one for women. The traditional costume for men is called Longyi, which looks like a dress for women, often ideally combined with the shirt or traditional Taipon. When wearing this dress, men tie it up around the waist and it is normally 2 meters (6.6 ft), running to the feet.

2017年6月8日 · With just a piece of fabric grasping on the lower part of the body through time, the longyi has made it become an incredible pattern of Myanmar traditional costume for both men and women. In this article, we are going to find out the secret of Myanmar quintessence through Longyi, about why it has been worn for centuries by the Burmese people.

The Myanmar "longyi"—a sarong-like garment—is an integral part of the Myanmar national dress and worn by both men and women. Basically a piece of cloth sown into a cylindrical tube, it is slipped over the head by men and stepped into by women and tucked in at the waist.

2023年11月9日 · Myanmar's traditional dress is divided into longyi (the bottom) and taipon (the top). This traditional outfit is worn differently by Burmese men and women. Burmese women’s traditional longyi is known as thummy.

One of the most iconic images of Myanmar is the traditional dress of the people, the longyi. This is a sheet of cloth sewn into a cylindrical shape, which is wrapped around and tucked in at the waist. When worn, it looks like a skirt but is longer, so it can cover the ankles as well. Longyi can be worn by both men and women.

2019年4月30日 · T he longyi — known as paso for men and htamein for women — is the predominant article of clothing for everyone in Myanmar, from politicians to day labourers. It comes in a dizzying variety of fabrics, colours and patterns, and, while it is not the most secure of garments (one of the principal gags of Burmese comedy is someone’s longyi ...