BY KHUSHBOO AGARWAL

FASHION DESIGNING(1ST YR_)

HISTORY
 MANIPUR
Know as jewel of India.
 Due to its beauty , its nickname is set as “
Switzerland of East”.
 Tribal lives is sustainable in this region.
 Architecture of temple is centre of attraction.
 Keibul lamjao national park is first and only floating
sanctary of the world.

Loktak Lake, around 30 km from the

capital Imphal.
 COUNTRY- INDIA
 FORMATION- 21 JANUARY,1972
 CAPITAL- IMPHAL
 DISTRICTS-16
 AREA- 22,327 km2(8,621 sq mi)
 AREA RANK- 24th
 POPULATION (2011) Total - 2,855,794
 RANK- 24th
 OFFICIAL LANGUAGE- Meitei
 STATE SYMBOL OF MANIPUR
 EMBLE- KANGLA SHA
 Rare birds and flowers include: Nongin is
the state bird (top) and Siroi Lily is its
state flower (middle). Leimaram falls,
bottom, is a local attraction.

A view of Imphal
City

Sangai, the state animal, at

Keibul Lamjao National Park. In
the wild, it has a habit of waiting
and looking back at viewers.
 MANIPUR is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is
bounded by Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south, and Assam to the
west; Burma (Myanmar) lies to its east.
 The Meitei ethnic group represents 53% of the population of Manipur state. The
main language of the state is Meitei (also known as Manipuri). Tribes constituting
about 20% of the state population are distinguished by dialects and cultures that
are often village-based. Manipur's ethnic groups practice a variety of religions.
According to 2011 census, Hinduism is the major religion in the state, closely
followed by Christianity. Other religions include Islam, Sanamahism, Buddhism
etc
 Manipur has primarily an agrarian economy, with significant hydroelectric power
generation potential. It is connected to other areas by daily flights
through Imphal airport, the second largest in north eastern India. Manipur is
home to many sports and the origin of Manipuri dance, and is credited with
introducing polo to Europeans.
 Manipur may be characterised as two distinct physical regions: an outlying area
of rugged hills and narrow valleys, and the inner area of flat plain, with all
associated land forms. These two areas are distinct in physical features and are
conspicuous in flora and fauna. The valley region has hills and mounds rising
above the flat surface. The Loktak lake is an important feature of the central
plain. The total area occupied by all the lakes is about 600 km2. The altitude
ranges from 40 m at Jiribam to 2,994 m at Mt. Iso (Tempü) Peak near Mao
Songsong
 The climate of Manipur is largely influenced by the topography of this hilly
region. Lying 790 meters above sea level, Manipur is wedged among hills on all
sides. This north eastern corner of India enjoys a generally amiable climate,
though the winters can be chilly. The maximum temperature in the summer
months is 32 °C (90 °F). In winter the temperature often falls below 0 °C (32 °F),
bringing frost. Snow sometimes falls in hilly regions due to the Western
Disturbance. The coldest month is January, and the warmest July .
 Manipur has a population of 2,855,794 as per 2011 census.Of this total, 58.9%
live in the valley and the remaining 41.1% in the hilly regions. The hills are
inhabited mainly by the Kuki, and Naga, and smaller tribal communities and the
valley (plains) mainly by the Meiteis , Manipuri Brahmins (Bamons)
and Pangal (Manipuri Muslims). Bishnupriya Manipuri, Naga and Kuki settlements
are also found in the valley region, though less in numbers.
 CULTURE OF MANIPUR
 Today Manipur theatre is well respected
because of excellent productions shown in
India and abroad. Manipur plays, both Shumang
lila and stage lila, have been a regular feature
in the annual festival of the National School of
Drama, New Delhi.

 Ranganiketan (literally "House of Colorful

Arts") is a group of more than 20 dancers,
musicians, singers, martial artists,
Pena is an ancient choreographers and craft artisans. Some of
Manipur musical them have received international acclaim.

instrument, particularly  Manipur has given birth to an indigenous form

popular among the of classical dance known as manipuri. Unlike
other Indian dance forms, hand movements are
Meitei people used decoratively rather than as pantomime,
bells are not accentuated, and both men and
women perform communally. The dance
dramas, interpreted by a narrator, are a part of
religious life. Themes are generally taken from
the life of Krishna, the pastoral god
of Hinduism. Long an isolated art
form, manipuri was introduced to the rest of
India by the poet Rabindranath Tagore in 1917.

The small state of Manipur is
vibrant with colours and boasts of a
rich culture. Their history and
customs are likely to attract many Yasang
people from around the globe. Their
belief and superstitions have
always charmed the foreigners.
Hence, a small place like this
should be explored and admired. Lai-Haraoba

Kut festival
 Manipur dance also known as Jagoi, is one of the
major Indian classical dance forms, named after the
state of Manipur. It is particularly known for its
Hindu Vaishnavism themes, and exquisite
performances of love-inspired dance drama of
Radha-Krishna called Raslila. However, the dance is
also performed to themes related to Shaivism
, Shaktism and regional deities such as Umang Lai Chumpha Festival
during Lai Haraoba.

 In Lai-Haraoba, the festival is celebrated in the

name of the deity called Umang Lai which takes
place in May. Kut festival is celebrated by the
Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of Manipur. It takes place on VAISHNAVISM
1st November in honor of an abundant
harvest. Gang-Ngai is a festival lasting five days.
It starts with the omen taking ceremony which is later
continued with dance and feast. Yaosang is like
the festival of Holi which is considered the most
important festival in Manipur. The locals take part in
the celebration of merrymaking. Recently, the festive
energy is directed towards sporting events to identify
talents at the ground zero level..
 The women characters are dressed like a Manipuri bride,
in Potloi costumes, of which the most notable is the Kumil.
A Kumil is an elaborately decorated barrel shaped long
skirt stiffened at the bottom and close to the top. The
decorations on the barrel include gold and silver
embroidery, small pieces of mirrors, and border prints of
lotus, Kwaklei orchid . The Kumil may be an adaptation
of Fanek (or Phanek) – a tighter sarong-like wear which is
used in more vigorous dances and by male
characters.The Kumil is bordered at the top with
undulating gauzy translucent top skirt shaped like an open
flower, and tied in Trikasta or three places around the
waist (front, back and one side) with spiritual symbolism of
the ancient Hindu texts. The upper body is dressed in a
velvet blouse, the head covered in a white translucent
veil, to symbolically mark elusiveness.

 The male characters dress in a dhoti (also

called dhotra or dhora) – a brilliantly colored broadcloth
pleated, wrapped and tied at waist and allowing complete
freedom of movement for the legs. The Krishna character
wears a peacock feather containing crown, with a feathery
attachment at the back.
  Cheiraoba is the new year of
Cheiraoba Manipur. It is observed on the first
Festival lunar day of the lunar
month Sajibu (March/April) and so it is
also popularly known as Sajibu
Cheiraoba. People of Manipur clean and
decorate their houses and make a
sumptuous variety of dishes to feast
upon after offering food to the deity on
this day. After the feast, as a part of
the rituals, people climb hill tops; in the
belief that it would excel them to
greater heights in their worldly life
 HANDMADE
KAUNA REED FABRIC
MAT CRAFT
HAND WOVEN
FABRIC

ARTS AND CRAFT OF

MANIPUR

POTS OF MANIPUR
 HAND WOVEN AND EMBROIDERED TEXTILE.
 MATS MADE OF WATER REED- KAUNA IS A KIND OF REED THAT MOSTLY GROWS IN WETLAND AND
MARSHES.
 MANIPURI DANCE DOLL
 SHAWLS AND BLANKETS
 MANIPURI BED COVERS OF MOIRANGFEE
 CANE AND BAMBOO WORK
 WOOD CARVING.-MANIPUR UTILIZES WOOD TO CREATE DIFFERENT ITEMS OF NEED
 TEXTILE WEAVING-THIS HANDICARFT OF MANIPUR IS ALSO KNOWN AS LAICHAMPHI MEANING
COTTON CLOTH. THE CRAFT WAS SO NAMED BECAUSE BEFORE THE SECOND WORLD WAR THE USE
OF WOOLEN ARN WAS UNKNOWN TO THE MANIPURIS AND THEY WOVEN THERE TEXTILES ONLY WITH
COTTON YARNS.
 BLOCK PRINTING-THE HAND BLOCK PRINTED TOWELS OR THE KHAMEN CHATPA IS A SIGN OF
HONOR AND IS OFTEN PRESENTED OF THE VILLAGE CHEIFS AND WARRIORS.
 NATURAL FIBRE CRAFTS
 MANIPURI
TRADITIONAL DRESS
WEDDING ATTIRE OF
LINGMAI TRIBE DRESS
MANIPUR
 Innaphi and Phanek are the Manipuri traditional dress for women in Manipur. All Manipuri women wore
these costumes. Phanek is worn like a sarong. The Manipuri dress is woven with the hand in horizontal
line designs. The people also weave special Phanek, those called Mayek Naibi. The designs on Naibi are
horizontal stripes and very attractive to look. Meitai Females only stitch a cloth which called Kanap
Phanek. The Kanap Phanek seems in the design of skirt and Meitai females stitched it with various designs.
‘Lai-Phi is another attractive cloth, which is in white color having a yellow border. ‘Chin-Phi’ is also
another Manipuri traditional costume; the costumes made with embroidered Phanek.
 Manipur Men wear their traditional costume dhoti with a jacket. The white turban called Pagri wear
commonly. The superior member of society wears cloth which called Khamen Chatpa. The Khamen Chatpa
is generally worn on the ritual occasions.
 The jewelleries of Manipur exhibit
real rich traditions. Precious
metals like gold and silver go into
the making of Manipuri
jewelleries. Every jewellery piece
is marked by precision, intricacy
and elaborate designs. Women
from Manipur are fond of wearing
their most traditional jewelleries
like Likchow or Kantha,
Khownappi, Liksoi and many
more.
 NAME- Robert Naorem
 Indian famous entrepeneur
 Designer and Makeup artist
 Great contribution towards handloom
and textile of Manipur
 Robert stay in touch with his
hometown which has enabled him to
bring back the Manipuri ethnic weaves
into fashion. Robert's national and
international fashion shows are
booming for exhibiting fusion work on
traditional Manipuri outfits
 SMALL ISLAND TOWARDS THE SOUTH OF NORTH-EAST INDIA.
 LAND OF BLUE MOUNTAINS
 PHAWNGPUI OR BLUE MOUNTAIN BEING TALLEST OF ALL.
 2ND LEAST POPULATED STATE OF INDIA
 HIGH CONCENTRATED OF TRIBAL REGION
 KNOWN FOR DENSE BAMBOO GROWTH.
 PERENNIAL FESTIVAL AND VIBRANT SPIRIT IN THE STATE.
 87% LITERACY (2ND RANK AFTER KERALA)
 CLIMATE IS PRETTY PLEASANT WITH COOL SUMMERS AND
MILDLY COLD IN WINTERS.
 PALAK LAKE IS BIGGEST LAKE IN MIZORAM
 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
 Mizoram is a landlocked state in North East India whose southern
part shares long international borders with Myanmar and
Bangladesh, and northern part share domestic borders with Manipur,
Assam and Tripura. It is the fifth smallest state of India
 Mizoram is a land of rolling hills, valleys, rivers and lakes. As many as
21 major hill ranges or peaks of different heights run through the
length and breadth of the state, with plains scattered here and there.
 North-South longitudinal valleys containing series of small and flat
hummocks, parallel to sub-parallel hill ranges and narrow adjoining
synclinal valleys with series of topographic highs.
 The biggest river in Mizoram is Chhimtuipui, also known as
Kaladan(or Kolodyne).
 Mizoram is also called a "peninsula state" as it is surrounded by
international borders on three sides
 CULTURE OF
MIZORAM
 Traditional Community festivals were called kut in the
local language, and there were major and minor kuts
such as Chapchar Kut, Thalfavang Kut, Mim Kut and Pawl
Kut. Chapchar Kut was the festival of spring
(February/March), just before jhum started and land was
cut-and-burnt for a new crop. Chapchar Kut was most
anticipated by youth, a major festival and involved
dancing and feasts. Thalfavang Kut celebrated completion
of weeding of the jhum crop fields.Mim Kut was the
festival dedicated to ancestors after first maize crop
was collected, while Pawl Kut celebrated the end of
harvest and the start of new year. These festivals slowly
disappeared as Christianity became established in
Mizoram.
 DANCES OF MIZORAM
 Cheraw — a dance that involves men holding bamboo close to the floor. They tap the
sticks open and close with the rhythm of music. Women in colourful dresses dance on top,
stepping in between and out of the bamboo with the music. It requires co-ordination and
skill.
 Khuallam — a mixed-gender dance that traditionally celebrated successfully hunting with
swaying cloth with singing and music.

 Chheihlam — typically performed over cool evenings with rice beer, people sit in a circle
with two or more dancers in the centre; they sing with impromptu often humorous
compositions about recent events or guests between them with music and dancers
keeping up. The song was called Chheih Hla. Mizo people have tried to introduce Chheihlam
dance during church sermons with controversy.
 Chai — an important dance at the Chapchar Kut, this places the musicians in the centre
while men and women in colourful dresses alternate and form a circle; the women held
the men at their waist, while men held the women at their shoulders; they step forward to
move in circles while swaying left and right with the music. A song may be sung which is
also called Chai
 ART AND CRAFT
OF MIZORAM

HAND
WEAVING

MOTIF OF
MIZORAM

BAMBOO
UTENSILS
 ART AND CRAFT OF MIZORAM
 'Khumbeu Ceremonial Hat' made of waterproof wild Hnahthial leaves including other handicrafts
products as shawls, textiles, bags, utensils, flower vases and fine bamboo furnitures.
 The motifs, the patterns, the designs, the colors, the style all is precisely traditional in nature. The
Mizo women weave peculiar and traditional patterns on their looms. The designs they weave on
shawls, for instance, is typical to the state handed down from one generation to the other.
 The traditional crafts of Mizoram are weaving, cane and bamboo work. The Mizo women weave
intricate traditional designs and patterns on their looms. For example, the shawls carrying tribal
clan motifs woven into them and are passed down the generations.
 The craftsmen of this beautiful North East Indian state are expert in their traditional art of weaving.
The weavers use bright colours and traditional designs and patterns on their looms and create
wonderful fabrics. A wide variety of cane and bamboo handicrafts are also available in the markets
of Mizoram. Simple yet mesmerizing such are the designs of cane and bamboo items. The beautiful
handicrafts of Mizoram are also known for their durability.
 Wide variety of handicrafts such as baskets, utensils, hats, flower vases, furniture and other
decorative items.
 TRADITIONAL DRESSES
FOR MEN AND WOMEN
 One of the traditional attires worn by Mizoram women is the
traditional dress called 'Puan'. Beautifully intricated design
with perfect fit. The main dress is Pawl Kut and Chapchar
Kut. Puan has shades of black and white. The black shades
are made of synthetic fur. Another traditional dress worn
by Mizo girls is known as Kawrechi. It is a kind of handmade
blouse, made up of cotton fabric and worn by Mizo women
while dancing on festivals. It is generally paired up with
Puanchei.
 The dress of men is, an extra piece of fabric is wrapped
around the upper body during winter season paired up with
a white-colored coat. There are white and red bands
present on the sleeves of the coat along with some other
intricate designs. During summers, generally, a dress which
one can be wrapped around the waist is preferred. To
protect themselves from the scorching heat, men generally
wear a turban or a pagri on their head.
 Mainly a tribal community the people of Mizoram have a unique
lifestyle and culture. The generic name of Mizo tribal people,
which literally means people (mi) of the hills (zo), it is believed
that people from far-flung regions made the hills of Mizoram
made their home and from the hills, they derived their name.
There are numerous different tribes under the general ethnic
broad group of Mizo
Hannah Khiangte is a 25-year-old fashion designer from Aizawl,
Mizoram. Her clothes are simple with minimal details but at the same
time classy with an edge to it. The colours she uses are mostly from a
contrasting palette mixed with shades of nude incorporating masculine
silhouettes and fabrics with a feminine touch.
DESIGN OF HANNAH