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COATS CUT ACCORDING TO CLOTH |
ELABORATELY GARBED ACTRESSES IN A TRIUMPH OF POSTURE |
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| Clothing with the Kamoos is no question of propriety, but of means. He whose portion of the world's goods is sufficient for his needs dons trousers or at least a skirt. Otherwise a loin cloth must suffice, save for gala days | Incidental dancing is often interpolated with the action of a Siamese play. When actresses take part, the type of performance is called "Lakhon" as opposed to the other form of legitimate drama "Yi Kay." The stage is usually a space on three sides of which sit the audience, and the only "property" is a raised platform that serves for anything from a cottage to a throne |