Men wear white lungis and long, white tunics; women wear white saris. "Shaaree" or Saris (female dress) and lungis (male dress) are the main items produced. Traditionally old sarees, lungis and dhotis were used to make kanthas. Hindu men generally avoid wearing lungis on the street. Silk lungis are available for ceremonial purposes such as weddings. In Punjab (both Pakistani and Indian portions), lungis are worn by both men and women. Gudiyatham has a small scale sector manufacturing safety matches, lungis, and beedis. Lungis with checked pattern are more popular. The local manufacturers specialized in lungis and lacquered woodwork. Children's lungis are available in approximately 2/3 of this size. The main products include Lungis, Gamchas, Stoles, Arabic Rumaal, and garment clothes. The Nawayath men wears lungis unique to them. Lungis are generally colourful, and with varying designs. Lungis are not used during occasions such as weddings or other religious ceremonies. Lungis, generally, are of two types&colon; the open lungi and the stitched lungi.