Costumes of manipur
Costumes of manipur
Created By: Kirat KaurCourse: Fashion Womens
WearTrimester-IIAcknowledgement: Nandni LalRegional Indian
CostumesIntroductionNesting in the slopes of the south flowing
Sub-Himalayan ranges in the north east of India. With seven
beautiful ranges of hills surrounding a valley of some seven
hundred square miles - the Imphal valley.Manipur has been the home
of more than thirty ethnic groups in historical times, with varying
responses to the changing geo-cultural environment. Manipur is also
the birthplace of the game of Polo.To the Manipuri's, festivals are
the symbols of their cultural, social and religious aspirations
which, besides removing the monotony of life by providing physical
diversions, mental recreation and emotional outlet, help them lead
a better and fuller life.
Contemporarisation of Traditional Silhouette
BY:Jeana Jorgensen, Ph.D. FolkloreEthnic Dress
Design and embroidery used in Manipuri Textiles, Manipur
Made in Manipur: Premjit Lal's Fashion Creations. A casual wear
made from one-ply Phanek (traditional meitei women's dress).
Traditional MeItei Dress - Moirang Phi (thin wide cloth) and
Phanek (wrap-around skirt). Note the exquisite hand woven
design.
Meitei Traditional Bridal Costume
Children dressed in Maibi (Priestess) dress. Maibi dance is one
of the many dance forms of Manipur.
