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


Types & variations

The most significant rignai 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. File:Rignai.jpg, File:Rignai pimol.jpg,


See also

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Tripuri people The Tripuri people (Kokborok language, Kókborok: ''Tripuri dópha rok''), also known as Tripura, Tipra, Twipra, Tipperah, are a Tibeto-Burman-speaking ethnic group of Northeast India, Indian state of Tripura and Bangladesh. They are the descend ...
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Tripuri Dances The Dances of Tripura refer to several forms of folk dance performed in the state of Tripura in northeastern India. These dances are performed by the Tripuri (the largest regional ethnic group) and Mog (or Marma) peoples, during annual region ...
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Tripuri culture The Tripuri people, Tripuri culture of North-East India has many distinctive features. Rules The rules followed by the Tripuris are: # Lineage # Property ownership # Right to property in early era # Right to property in the present day # Ma ...


References

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