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Riha (Assamese) or risa (Tripuri) is part of a three piece traditional garment worn with the Mekhela chador. It forms a part of the bridal trousseau for most Assamese brides these days. Riha, mekhela sador and traditional silk wearing are of Boro origin. In
Riha (Assamese) or risa (Tripuri) is part of a three piece traditional garment worn with the Mekhela chador. It forms a part of the bridal trousseau for most Assamese brides these days. Riha, mekhela sador and traditional silk wearing are of Boro origin. In Tripura
Tripura () is a States and union territories of India, state in northeastern India. The List of states and union territories of India by area, third-smallest state in the country, it covers ; and the seventh-least populous state with a populat ...
, a risa is worn by women in combination with a rignai
Rignai is a traditional wrap-around dress worn by Tripuri womenfolk, predominantly in the state of Tripura. It is worn by wrapping it around the waist. It is worn with ''Risa'' which is a piece of cloth wrapped around the bust. It is worn by ...
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See also
* Mekhela chador *Textiles and dresses of Assam
The culture of Assam is traditionally a hybrid one, developed due to cultural assimilation of different ethno-cultural groups under various political-economic systems in different periods of its history.
Historical perspective
The roots o ...
*Tripuri dress
Tripuris have their own traditional dresses. This type of dress is similar to that of the rest of the North-East Indian people, but the pattern and design differs significantly.
Female dresses
The dress for women for the lower half of the ...
References
{{clothing-stub Textiles and clothing of Assam Tripuri dress