One of the highly exposed tribes in the northeastern part of India is called the Cacharis-the people basically live within the state of Assam. They are rich in their culture, traditions, and lifestyle-simple and sweet but cherish special identity and values in the way they dress. One such traditional garment is dhuti, particularly the white cotton one, which is a very humble yet significant piece of clothing for Cachari men. The white dhuti is actually a single piece of coarse cotton, usually rectangular and unstitched, which can serve very well. The simplicity belies its cultural worth. It is tied around the waist and then goes down the legs to be used for daily wear or ceremonial occasions. Coarse cotton is perfect for the hot days in Assam and gives additional breathing comfort while farming or sitting at community gatherings.
The fact that the white cotton dhuti is purely which relates to purity, tradition, simplicity makes it especially meaningful for the Cachari tribe. Wearing during religious functions, festivals, and rituals; the symbol for peace and spiritually clear is white. In fact, even with the least limited markers, Cachari people are deep-rooted to their heritage and cultural history (Bordoloi et al., 1987). Though very simplistic in design, this is thus an intensely communicative aspect of the identity of the Cacharis. At a time when people are more into modern clothing, the fact that these people still use cotton dhuti emphasizes their regard for the traditions of their ancestors and sustainable living.