The Pattu pavadai or Langa davani is one of the traditional dresses in South India for young girls and children. Pattu means "silk" in southern parts of India. The pavadai (or pavada) is a tube- or cone-shaped garment that hangs down from the waist to the toe and is usually woven using silk.
Young girls between puberty and marriage wear pattu pavadai or davani (Langa oni). People often wear pattu pavadai to traditional functions and decorate themselves with jewelry.