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Traditional Attires of Assam

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Traditional Attires of Assam

The traditional dress of Assam portrays the culture and essence of the state. People proudly follow the legacy left behind by their ancestors in the form of beautiful and exquisite pieces of traditional clothing worn during indigenous festivals and celebrations.

Tongali

Tongali is a form of gamosa worn in a different way. People who wear Gamosa take the cloth in two ways. Either they wear it as it is, or create a waistcoat of it which is known as Tongali. Nowadays, people have created a number of options in terms of style and material.


Aronai

Initially was worn by saints, Aronai has been passed on to the people of Assam as a traditional dress. It is said that Aronai is deeply rooted in their culture right from the very beginning. This dress is popular among the Bodo tribe. It is originally a piece of cloth which is presently used to felicitate people publicly


Sgaopha and Phagri

Sgaopha and Phagri is a popular dress of the Dimasa tribe of Assam and are close to their tradition. It is a two-piece cloth that usually symbolizes pride and identity in the society.


Rigdo

Rigdo is a kind of muffler worn by Dimasa tribe with any traditional attire. This beautiful woven muffler has gorgeous patterns and can be paired with any dress.


Risha and Gainthao

This traditional attire is mainly worn in the form of dhoti by Dimasa tribe. Risha and Gainthao are similar in designs and style with the only difference in size. Risha is a dhoti that reaches only the knee whereas Gainthao goes all the way to the ankle.

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