A gamucha  is a traditional thin, coarse cotton towel, often with a checked design, found in India, Bangladesh as well as various parts of South and Southeast Asia; it is used to dry the body after bathing or wiping sweat. It is often just worn on one side of the shoulder. Its appearance varies from region to region, and it has been traditionally worn as a scarf by the men of Orissa.

Gamusa in Assam has a place of special use : it is given as a token of honour and respect to esteemed guest.