23 Sep, 2024
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Worn by Assamese women, this elegant two-piece attire is handwoven with intricate designs, often featuring traditional motifs like flowers and animals.
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Traditional attire of the Tripuri women, the Rignai is a wrap-around skirt, and the Risa is a cloth used as a blouse or headwear, often featuring vibrant patterns.
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Worn by Mizo women, the Puan is a handwoven wrap-around skirt with detailed geometric and striped designs, reflecting Mizo heritage.
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This attire, particularly worn by the Tangkhul Naga tribe, is colorful and vibrant with a combination of shawls and sarongs, intricately woven with tribal symbols and motifs.
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The Khasi women of Meghalaya wear the Jainsem, a multi-layered garment, and the Tapmohkhlieh, a shawl-like wrap that enhances the elegant look.
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Different Naga tribes have distinct shawls and headgear. The Angami, Ao, and Sumi tribes, for instance, use colorful shawls with symbolic patterns that signify their tribal identity and status.
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