Kajenglei
Appearance
Kajenglei (Old Manipuri: Kachenglei), also known as Leitreng (Old Manipuri: Leitaleng), is a traditional Meitei headdress crown, worn by women.[1][2] It is worn by brides during marriage ceremonies as well as by artists during the dance performances.[3] It consists of eighty to hundred brass strips. These are attached to red flannel strips one centimeter in width and tied around a circular metal ring.[4] Some of the renowned figures who are known for wearing the Kajenglei are goddess Leimarel Sidabi, goddess Panthoibi and princess Moirang Thoibi.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Devi, Dr Yumlembam Gopi. Glimpses of Manipuri Culture. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-0-359-72919-7.
- ↑ Thilakavathy, M.; Maya, R. K. (2019-06-05). FACETS OF CONTEMPORARY HISTORY. MJP Publisher.
- ↑ Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2.
- ↑ Doshi, Saryu (1989). Dances of Manipur: The Classical Tradition. Marg Publications. ISBN 978-81-85026-09-1.