Thai fisherman pants are a traditional unisex garment made from lightweight cotton, consisting of two cylindrical tubes of fabric for the legs attached to a wide waistband. They are popular for casual wear, yoga, martial arts, and maternity clothing, and are now sold worldwide in various fabrics.
Thai fisherman pants are a traditional clothing style worn for centuries by fishermen in Thailand and by the Shan Baun-mi people, indigenous to the Inlay Lake region of Myanmar. These pants are unisex, one-size-fits-most garments and are typically made from lightweight cotton. The pants consist of two large cylindrical tubes of fabric for the legs that are attached to a wide band for the waist and lower torso. The pants usually come with a long, narrow tie belt, which is often sewn to the waist at the center of the back.
Thai fisherman pants are very large at the waist and hips, and wearing them requires a special wrapping and tying technique. Once the wearer puts on the pants, she pulls them up over the body so that the legs are the desired length. The waistband is then wrapped flat over the abdomen from one side to form an angled pleat in front and down the length of the leg. Then the wrapping and folding process is repeated for the other side.
If the pants come with a belt, it is wrapped around the waist, over the waist, and then tied in a bow or knot in the front. Excess fabric from the upper waist is folded over the belt. If the pants don’t come with a belt, the waistband simply wraps snugly around the waist.
Since their discovery by visitors from Thailand and Myanmar, Thai fisherman pants have become a fashion trend around the world. Now they are popular as casual wear, pajamas and beachwear. These pants are also worn by backpackers, who are credited with introducing them to the rest of the world.
The loose fit and lightweight fabric of Thai fisherman pants are considered ideal for ease of movement during exercise. They are especially favored for the practice of yoga and for some martial arts. They can be used for meditation and are popular with massage therapists and spa goers. They are also practical for maternity clothing, as their universal size accommodates the expansion of a woman’s abdomen during pregnancy.
Once only available in Thailand, Thai fisherman pants are now sold in boutiques and department stores around the world. They are also available through Internet retailers, especially since there is little risk of fitting problems. In addition to traditional cotton, Thai fisherman pants are available in other fabrics such as rayon, linen, and silk.
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