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Phanek

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A Manipuri dancer, wearing a phanek

Phanek or Fanek is a traditional Meitei sarong indigenously worn by womenfolk, predominantly in Manipur (Kangleipak).[1][2][3][4] One ancient design is the lotus and the bee bordering the phanek fabric.[5] The Phanek Mayek Naibi, one of the most popular phaneks, is one such lower garment, which has stripes at its bottom.[6] It is worn when one goes to office works and in marriage ceremonies. It is worn like a wraparound. Its bottom is adorned with heavy embroidery in different designs.[7][8] According to Meitei culture, the phaneks are untouchable to the menfolk.[9]

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  2. Irene, Salam (2010). The Muslims of Manipur. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7835-828-4.
  3. Mukherjee, Tanmoy Baghira & Ananya (2021-01-31). Body Politics Rethinking Gender and Masculinity. Tanmoy Baghira & Ananya Mukherjee. ISBN 978-81-948850-0-9.
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  5. Massey, Reginald (2004). India's Dances: Their History, Technique, and Repertoire. Abhinav Publications. ISBN 978-81-7017-434-9.
  6. Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2.
  7. Thilakavathy, M.; Maya, R. K. (2019-06-05). FACETS OF CONTEMPORARY HISTORY. MJP Publisher.
  8. Devi, Nunglekpam Premi (2018-05-25). Short Essays on Women and Society: Manipuri Women through the Century. FSP Media Publications.
  9. Phuritshabam, Chaoba; Ningombam, Shreema; Haripriya, Soibam (2015-07-06). Tattooed with Taboos: An Anthology of Poetry by Three Women from Northeast India. Partridge Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4828-4851-9.