Lungi is a traditional handloom item exported mainly to markets like Singapore, Malaysia and Middle East Countries. Lungis and other similar varieties like ‘kailis’, ‘sarongs’, and ‘comboys’ are generally woven in 4 ½ yards long pieces, which are joined to make a length of 18 yards.

The principal handloom production centers for lungi production are Bhuvangiri, Naduveerapatti, Kurinchipadi, kadayanallur, Anakaputher, Gudiyatham in Tamil Nadu and Ammavari kuppam, Yemminaganur, Visakapatnam Vizianagaram, Nedunur in Andhra Pradesh and few handloom centres in Uttar Pradesh.