Pheichom is a traditional Meitei loincloth worn by men.[1][2] It is mainly made of cotton or silk in gold, saffron or white.[3] The khamen chatpa is the most popular style of pheijom. The pheijom is similar to the dhoti, worn by men elsewhere in India.[2][4]
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A khamen chatpa is a white silk pheijom, block printed in black, brown, or purple. It is worn especially during the festival of Lai Haraoba.[1]: 131 During the days of monarchy, the khamen chatpa was worn by royalty but not by people of lower rank. On auspicious occasions, Kings would honour favoured subjects by awarding a khamen chatpa.[3]: 669 [5][6] Although a pheijom is normally an item of male attire, the khamen chatpa is also worn by priestessess[7] and Pena musicians.
References
edit- ^ a b Meitei, Sanjenbam Yaiphaba; Chaudhuri, Sarit K.; Arunkumar, M. C. (2020-11-25). The Cultural Heritage of Manipur. Routledge. p. 226. ISBN 978-1-000-29629-7.
- ^ a b Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. p. 93. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2.
- ^ a b Lisam, Khomdan Singh (2011). Encyclopaedia Of Manipur (3 Vol.). Gyan Publishing House. p. 800. ISBN 978-81-7835-864-2.
- ^ Noni, Arambam; Sanatomba, Kangujam (2015-10-16). Colonialism and Resistance: Society and State in Manipur. Routledge. p. 252. ISBN 978-1-317-27066-9.
- ^ Meitei, Mayanglambam Mangangsana (2021-06-06). The Sound of Pena in Manipur. Marjing Mayanglambam. ISBN 978-93-5473-655-1.
- ^ Gajrani, S. (2004). History, Religion and Culture of India. Gyan Publishing House. p. 172. ISBN 978-81-8205-065-5.
- ^ Chaudhury, Sukant Kumar (2006-01-01). Culture, Ecology, and Sustainable Development. Mittal Publications. p. 146. ISBN 978-81-8324-132-8.
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