Rignai

Rignai

Rignai

Traditional Tripuri dress

Rignai is a traditional wrap-around dress worn by Tripuri womenfolk, predominantly in the state of Tripura.[1][2] It is worn by wrapping it around the waist. It is worn with Risa which is a piece of cloth wrapped around the bust. It is worn by every Tripuri women in homes, workplaces, and particularly occasions.[3][4]

Quick Facts Rignai Traditional Tripuri dress ...
A pattern of rignai. Picture by Pankaj Debbarma
Another beautiful pattern of rignai. Picture by Pankaj Debbarma

Types & variations

A young Tripuri woman wearing rignai and risa

The most significant rignai[5] is called the "Chamathwi bar" and comprises white cloth bordered by maroon or other colors. The "Chamathwi bar" is worn during important occasions like wedding ceremonies and festivals like Goria Puja and Hangrai.

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    Debbarma, Sahen; Murugesan, P (2022). "Socio-Economic Status Of Handloom Weavers With Reference To Mandwi R.D Block West Tripura District Tripura". Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results. 13 (5): 1292–1293. doi:10.47750/pnr.2022.13.S05.204.
  2. [2]
    DEBBARMA, MOUSHMI (2018). DRESSES AND ORNAMENTS OF THE TRIBES OF TRIPURA. TRIBAL RESEARCH AND CULTURAL INSTITUTE,GOVERNMENT OF TRIPURA. p. 6-8. ISBN 978-93-86707-19-2.
  3. [3]
    Singh, Sangham (3 October 2022). "Here are all the textiles from India on UNESCO's list of special consideration=2022-12-25". CNBC Tv.
  4. [4]
    Deb, Debraj (21 January 2021). "A cloth called risa: Part of Tripura culture, set to be a national brand=2022-12-26". The Indian Express.
  5. [5]
    "'Tripura Fashion Week' To Promote Indigenous Artisans On September 24=2022-12-26". Northeast Today. 18 September 2022.


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