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23/2/2016

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This is a space for longyi aficionados and newbies (both men and women) to share stories, pictures, videos, ideas and ask questions. We have customers and friends from all over the world who are using their longyi for activities such as motorcycle journeys, bodysurfing, trekking, martial arts and lying in hammocks. They are finding new uses for the garment and we want to know about them. Tell us about your activities, ideas and yourself and we'll post your stories to share with the brotherhood!

How to send us your story:
  1. Post on Facebook or Instagram and tag us @longyibrothers / #longyibrothers and we'll repost
  2. Email us
Don't forget to include your links so people can find you.
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No.1 Useful Item

21/2/2016

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Story by Danny Lee
What I love most about longyi is that they are hugely practical and hence have become my no. 1 most useful item to take with me everywhere I go. During air travel I would use one to cover my clothes inside the suitcase. With the strap attached, it will keep everything in place and nothing will fall out when I open the case. The other Longyi I take inside the cabin to keep me warm during the flight. I either use it as a scarf or an additional blanket. Once I arrive at my accommodation only to find out that no towels are supplied, I won't freak out because: Longyi. But most importantly, nothing can beat the comfort of a Longyi. The first thing I do when I get home is change into a Longyi and wear it as pants. For the ultimate comfort, I go commando. 
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What I love most about longyi is that they are hugely practical and hence have become my no. 1 most useful item
There are so many ways to use it but the one that I appreciate the most is to utilize it as an instant changing room at the beach or in any other public place. It will cover your best parts while you still have both hands free to change quickly. My wish for the future, a quick-dry micro-fiber longyi for travelling :)
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Danny Lee is a fashion and commercial model from Wiesbaden, Germany. He has worked and traveled extensively in Asia. He appears frequently with Longyi Brothers. Find Danny on his website and on his instagram.
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Classic Style, Ubonratchathani

20/2/2016

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Story by กษิเดช พงศ์อภิกุล Mark Kshidej
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 You can still spot people wearing sarongs in Ubon, especially during local festivals.
Ubonratchathani is one of the most historical cities in Thailand where people have preserved their culture very well. This old capital is located in Isan, Northeastern Thailand, along the Mekong river.
Though the traditional garment, sarong (Longyi), is not as common as new western clothes. You can still spot people wearing sarongs in Ubon, especially during local festivals.

​The original Isan sarong is made of plaid fabric. You can also see people wear other types of sarong which are new-fashioned.
I got this "Lotus" sarong from Longyi Brothers just few weeks before my latest visit to Ubon and I found out that it was very suitable to my modern shirt and it was very comfortable to wear indeed. 
I would like to persuade you guys to use "longyi" in your daily life and I'm so sure that you will love its' limitless functions.



อุบลราชธานี ราชธานีริมฝั่งโขงแห่งอีสานใต้ ที่เปี่ยมไปด้วยประวัติศาสตร์อันยาวนานและวัฒนธรรมอันงดงามทีชาวอุบลร่วมกันรักษาเอาไว้อย่างดี
รวมถึงวัฒนธรรมการนุ่งโสร่ง ที่แม้ว่าจะเป็นภาพที่หาดูได้ยาก แต่เรายังคงเห็นผู้คนที่นี่นุ่งโสร่งกันตามโอกาส โดยเฉพาะในช่วงเทศกาล
โสร่งเป็นเครื่องแต่งกายท้องถิ่นของชายอีสาน แต่เดิมทำมาจากผ้าตาหมากรุก อย่างไรก็ตาม ทุกวันนี้เราสามารถเห็นโสร่งลวดลายต่างๆที่นำมาประยุกต์ใช้ตามยุคสมัย
ผมได้ผ้าโสร่งลายดอกบัวนี้จาก Longyi Brothers เพียงไม่กี่สัปดาห์ก่อนที่จะไปอุบลครั้งล่าสุด และผมก็ประทับใจมาก นอกจากความสวยงามเข้ากับเสื้อที่ใส่แล้ว ยังมีความเบาสบาย ไม่อึดอัด
ผมขอเชิญชวนให้เพืื่อนๆได้ลองใช้โสร่งในชีวิตประจำวันดูกันนะครับ เชือว่าทุกคนจะติดใจกับความสารพัดประโยชน์ที่มีมากกว่าการนุ่งห่ม Longyi Brothers
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Location : บ้านคำปุน, อุบลราชธานี Baan Kam Pun, Ubonratchathani
Special thank to P'Tao Meechai Taesujariya for shooting these wonderful photos and for the location. 

กษิเดช พงศ์อภิกุล Mark Kshidej is a medical doctor from Bangkok. He is an avid traveller and a connoisseur of culture and history. You can follow his travels on his instagram.
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Mountain Comfort, Taiwan

16/2/2016

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Story by Tyler Rosso
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I recently went on a nice motorcycle trip with my newly bought longyi (pronounced Lun-jee). I found out real fast how important this longyi was for me! It was freezing at one point while sleeping, so I used it in between my sleeping bag and covered my head with it. It made a nice cocoon for me and kept me warm all night. I use it as a changing room after a nice dip in the hot springs or as a towel to dry off. I used it as a scarf and as a blanket near the fire, as pictured here. 
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I found out real fast how important this longyi was for me!
The uses for a longyi are endless and I’m super happy I have one. I strongly advise everyone to look into it and pick out one with the pattern you like! They make as great gifts and you would be helping a small business! Order one now! Great job Philippe Koo !!! Can't live without my longyi!!
Tyler Rosso is a photographer and an owner of Little New York Pizzeria in Taipei, Taiwan. His powerful black & white photography explores the lives of working class people and nature. Visit his website www.tylerrosso.com and find him on instagram.  
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