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Potloi (costume)

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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]

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

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

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  1. ↑ Bhandari, Vandana; Kashyap, Ruby (1999). Celebrating Dreams: Weddings in India. ISBN 9788172340308.
  2. ↑ Thilakavathy, M.; Maya, R. K. (5 June 2019). "Facets of Contemporary History".
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Family in Manipur". 1994.
  4. ↑ Lisam, Khomdan Singh (2011). Encyclopaedia of Manipur (3 Vol.). ISBN 9788178358642.
  5. ↑ Devi, Jamini (2010). Cultural History of Manipur: Sija Laioibi and the Maharas. ISBN 9788183243421.
  6. ↑ "Indian Literature". 2007.


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