Fustanella Fustanella Fustanella (for spelling in various languages, see chart below) is a traditional pleated skirt-like garment that is also referred to as a kilt worn by men of many nations in the Balkans (Southeast Europe). In modern times, the fustanella is part of Balkan folk dresses. In Greece, a short version of the fustanella is worn by ceremonial military units like the Evzones, while in Albania it was worn by the Royal Guard in the interbellum era. Both Greece and Albania claim the fustanella as a national costume. Also Vlachs (Aromanians) claim the fustanella as their ethnic costume Some scholars
Kodagu district the Kodagu Ganiga (oil-makers), the Kolla, the Kavadi, the Koleya, the Koyava and others. Kodavas wear the traditional Kodava costume. Men wear "kupyas" (knee-length half-sleeved coats) over a full-sleeved white shirt. The "chale", a maroon and gold sash, is tied at the waist and an ornately carved silver dagger known as a "peechekathi" is tucked into it. The "odikathi" is yet another knife that is tucked into the "chale" at the back. A chain with a minuscule gun and a dagger hanging onto it gives the wearer a martial look. The saris worn by women are pleated at the back