Wrap or wraparound skirts are also known by several other names, depending on the region and cultural context. Below are a few alternative names for wrap skirts from different cultures around the world. A sarong is commonly used in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Sarongs are rectangular pieces of fabric wrapped around the waist and secured in various ways. Pāreu or pareo is a term used in Tahiti and other Polynesian cultures for a similar type of garment. It is a large rectangular cloth worn as a skirt and often tied at the waist. A lava-lava is a traditional skirt worn by both men and women in Samoa. It is a rectangular cloth wrapped around the waist and secured with a knot or tuck. In East Africa, particularly in Tanzania and Kenya, a wraparound skirt is known as a Kanga. They are vibrant and colorful rectangular fabric women wear, often with decorative patterns and Swahili proverbs. Lappa is used in West Africa, particularly in countries like Ghana and Liberia, for a colorful African wax print fabric wrap skirt. Dhoti is a traditional garment worn by men in India and other South Asian countries. It comprises a long, rectangular cloth wrapped around the waist and legs.