FN, the kaxtti/kashtti was not only worn in a work situation but also otherwise. Even the bhattkars wore a coat and a kashtti instead of a pant. Here is an excerpt from my article “Olden-Days Clothing in Goa – Kashtti - Part I ,” which was posted on Goanet on September 3, 2007: “Loin-cloth-wearing peoples considered the loin-cloth an expression of modesty, but when Europeans conquered societies among whom the loin-cloth was traditional, they banned this garment as uncivilized and offensive to the Christian morality they usually preached. The Portuguese did not ban the loin-cloth in Goa but neither did they encourage visitors dressed in kashtti in their headquarters in Panjim. Therefore, whenever elite bhattkars visited Panjim, they alighted from their palanquins outside Panjim’s main entry points, which were either at “chear khambeanim” (at the four pillars), if one came from the islands/East, or in “Calafura” (Santa Cruz), if one came from the South, or in Betim before one crossed the Mandovi river by a “ponev” (canoe), if one came from Bardez, and put on his western clothes. The moment they finished their work and exited the entry point, they changed back to their favorite comfortable costume – the kashtti!” Moi-mogan, Domnic FernandesAnjuna, GoaMob: 9420979201 Michael, This is like comparing mangoes and cashews (oops!) The kaxtti (except in a work situation like fishing or farming) was probably more of an undergarment, not the equivalent of a pant. Like true Goans with a hybrid heritage, we should be proud of thekashti. If there's anything to rue it's the fact that nobody seems tobe making kashtis anymore. Not even in Goa. FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 On 8 December 2010 12:58, Michael fernandes <[email protected]> wrote: > just one more item, let tell these Portuguese bashers to throw their pants > out and wear the kaxtt > Michael Fernandesi
