Rignai
{{Short description|Traditional Tripuri dress}}
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Traditional Tripuri dress
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Rignai is a traditional wrap-around dress worn by Tripuri womenfolk, predominantly in the state of Tripura.{{Cite journal |last1=Debbarma |first1=Sahen |last2=Murugesan|first2=P|year=2022|title=Socio-Economic Status Of Handloom Weavers With Reference To Mandwi R.D Block West Tripura District Tripura |url=https://www.pnrjournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/3215/3154|journal=Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results |volume=13 |issue=5 |pages=1292–1293|doi=10.47750/pnr.2022.13.S05.204}}{{cite book |last=DEBBARMA
|first=MOUSHMI |year=2018 |title=DRESSES AND ORNAMENTS OF THE TRIBES OF TRIPURA |publisher=TRIBAL RESEARCH AND CULTURAL INSTITUTE, GOVERNMENT OF TRIPURA |pages=6–8 |isbn=978-93-86707-19-2}} 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.{{cite web |last=Singh |first=Sangham |date=3 October 2022 |title=Here are all the textiles from India on UNESCO's list of sdpecial consideration=2022-12-25 |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/photos/lifestyle/unesco-india-textlie-report-uttar-pradesh-himachal-telangana-odisha-manipur-maharahtra-14855821.htm/ |website=CNBC Tv}}{{cite web |last=Deb |first=Debraj |date=21 January 2021 |title=A cloth called risa: Part of Tripura culture, set to be a national brand=2022-12-26 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/tripura-culture-risa-trend-explained-7155359/lite/ |website=The Indian Express}}
Types & variations
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The most significant rignai{{cite web|url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/2022/09/18/tripura-fashion-week-to-promote-indigenous-artisans-on-september-24/|title='Tripura Fashion Week' To Promote Indigenous Artisans On September 24=2022-12-26|website=Northeast Today| date=18 September 2022 }} 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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