TRADITIONAL DRESSES

The traditional dresses of Manipur consist of a Phanek (Mekhala – a wrap around cloth), Innaphi (shawl), Sarong – a stiff skirt type. Innaphis worn by Manipuri women are much similar to the modern wrap around skirt. The Phanek is usually worn with a blouse. The women of Manipur wear different clothes at different festivals. For example, on the occasion of Ras Leela, they wear the Potlois and Kumins. During dance based festivals Koks and Phurits etc. are worn. Different tribes of Manipur have their own distinctive dresses which can be easily identified the designs and colors of their dresses. During festivals these tribes wear their respective traditional tribal dress especially while performing dance.