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Thai garment Chut Thai uses silk wrapped as a long shawl

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Why bother with sleeves when you can just elegantly wrap yourself in expensive material? The traditional Chut Thai ensemble heavily relies on an intricately woven silk rectangular cloth draped over one shoulder and tightly around the torso, offering a look that is effortlessly regal yet constantly one loose tuck away from unraveling.

Thai garment Chut Thai uses silk wrapped as a long shawl
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