Elephant Pants
Elephant pants are a style of loose-fitting trousers made of a light-weight fabric featuring printed elephant patterns. They are mainly sold in Thailand and Southeast Asia, and have mostly been associated with backpackers, but since 2022 they have also seen a surge in popularity among local Thais. History The origins of elephant pants are poorly documented, though they were already common in 2013, when Chiang Mai-based Chinrada Garment, one of the item's largest manufacturers, began producing them. Although they are not traditional and were not worn by locals, they gained popularity among foreign tourists, who perceived them as an authentic experience. They became widely sold in tourist areas such as Khaosan Road, as well as near major tourist attractions such as the Grand Palace and Buddhist temples, where they served as a convenient way to meet dress code requirements. By the late 2010s, elephant pants had become a stereotype of backpackers travelling in Thailand and Southeas ...
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