Elegant yet vibrant traditional attire of Mizoram

Dec9,2023

One of the most important, relevant, and popular dresses of Mizoram is Puan. This traditional attire is for Mizo women and can be seen on a lot of people during a cultural event or any traditional event.

Puan

Puanchei is one such attire that is worn during festivals by ladies here in the state. This is one of the most colorful attire you will ever get to see in any state or even country.

Puanchei

This is a handmade blouse which is usually made of cotton and Mizo’s wear it during the dance performance or at any festivals.

Kawrechi

One such attire of the Mizo Tribe which was once the rulers in the state is Zakuolaisen. This is another Mizo traditional attire that is worn (or you can say allowed) for the unmarried girls of this tribe.

Zakuolaisen

Although there are multiple dresses that you will see these people wearing, still one of the best of them is the blue skirt stitched with different fabrics. 

Lusei tribe

Pawl Kut is a must-mention on this list and is an important and traditional dress of Mizoram. This dress is named after the festival of the state that goes by the same name.

Pawl Kut 

In this, the women and men wear a gown-like attire which has a solid color of white. And then you will get to see sticks with feathers that act as their head gears. 

Chapchar Kut attire

This traditional dress consists of a beautifully handwoven cloth, primarily comprising a wrap-around skirt and a matching upper garment. The Kawrchei is known for its vivid colors, intricate patterns, and skilled craftsmanship.

Kawrchei