Potloi (costume)
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Potloi wearers performing a cultural dance at Rashtrapati Bhawan
Meitei language film actresses, Bala Hijam (left/behind), Kamala Saikhom (middle) and Soma Laishram (right/front) in different Meitei Hindu bridal costumes, like "Potloi" and ornamental skirt
Potloi or Polloi (literally, "final product" or "end product") is a cylindrical skirt made up of thick fabric that is ornamented with sequins and mirrors.[1] It is usually used by the Meitei Hindu brides in Meitei wedding and the dancers in the Manipuri Rasa Leela dance.[2][3][4][5][6] Notably, it is not used by the brides in traditional (Sanamahist) Meitei wedding.[3]
Interestingly, Radha and Chandrabali wear green potloi and red blouse whereas the Gopis wear red potloi and green blouse in the Manipuri dance.
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References
- ↑ Bhandari, Vandana. Celebrating Dreams: Weddings in India (1999). ISBN 9788172340308.
- ↑ Thilakavathy, M.. Facets of Contemporary History (5 June 2019).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Family in Manipur (1994).
- ↑ Lisam, Khomdan Singh. Encyclopaedia of Manipur (3 Vol.) (2011). ISBN 9788178358642.
- ↑ Devi, Jamini. Cultural History of Manipur: Sija Laioibi and the Maharas (2010). ISBN 9788183243421.
- ↑ Indian Literature (2007).
