Skirt as formal wear, such as for airhostesses, waitresses, nurses and military women. There are a number of garments marketed to men which fall under the category of "skirt" or "dress". These go by a variety of names and form part of the traditional dress for men from various cultures. Usage varies – the dhoti is part of everyday dress on the Indian subcontinent while the kilt is more usually restricted to occasional wear and the fustanella is used almost exclusively as costume. Robes, which are a type of dress for men, have existed in many cultures, including the Japanese kimono,
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