| Rignai Traditional Tripuri dress | |
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 A young Tripuri woman wearing rignai and risa | |
The rignai or rignwai is a traditional wrap-around dress worn by Tripuri women, predominantly in the state of Tripura.12 It is worn by wrapping it around the waist. It is worn in combination with a risa, which is a piece of cloth wrapped around the bust. It is worn by Tripuri women at home, in workplaces, and on particular occasions.34
Types & variations
The most significant rignai5 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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Risa worn by the Debbarmas -
Risa worn by the Debbarmas
References
References
- 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.
- DEBBARMA, MOUSHMI (2018). DRESSES AND ORNAMENTS OF THE TRIBES OF TRIPURA. TRIBAL RESEARCH AND CULTURAL INSTITUTE, GOVERNMENT OF TRIPURA. pp. 6–8. ISBN 978-93-86707-19-2.
- Singh, Sangham (3 October 2022). "Here are all the textiles from India on UNESCO's list of sdpecial consideration=2022-12-25". CNBC Tv.
- 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.
- "'Tripura Fashion Week' To Promote Indigenous Artisans On September 24=2022-12-26". Northeast Today. 18 September 2022.