Tribal skirt

It's been a while since I sported something from my little state in its little nook in Eastern India!Here's a tribal sarong/wrap/phanek which I have folded into half and worn as a knee-length skirt.Remember how I wore it in the traditional way as a sarong?(See here)
Now this is a more modern take on the humble tribal sarong/phanek. Did I mention-the sarong/phanek is hand-woven?I had a little blue bracelet from Ladakh that complimented the phanek fabulously! I wish I could open up a little boutique of my own to showcase these fabrics and clothes from my part of the country!
Until then, Robert De Niro(I love him-he also looks just like one of my dearest uncles!:) ) is being an ambassador(in a way) for a particular traditional scarf called the 'Leiroom'! :) The Leiroom is a hand woven scarf. It is used during ceremonial occasions across Manipur. It is an essential item of presentation during weddings, to receive guest in house and at formal functions .

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Robert De Niro wearing the Manipuri 'Leiroom'

Turtleneck-'W' India;Tribal sarong/phanek-From Manipur; Boots-Corso Como;Bracelet-From Leh, Ladakh-India;Earrings-Forever 21;Necklace-Forever New;Belt-Mango

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I love wearing the Manipuri wrap(phanek) (also here) . Its a bit of a job when it comes to tying it the right way though. It is worn with a petticoat underneath and is tucked away in a particular style. We don't wear belts :) .

Here I am wearing a tribal phanek from the hills of Manipur. Tribal wraps are pretty versatile and are worn with smart tops, jackets and stoles(like this)by women in the hills of North East India. Fashion in North East India is always fresh, exciting, original and down to earth. Young women are very conscious of the latest fashions and are always in touch with the latest styles.

So, I paired my wrap with a faux fur shrug and a pair of satin bow shooties(bows like I have mentioned before have been my latest obsession! see this and this!). Fun for an evening party? :)

Faux fur shrug-Ice Design, Australia; Faux leather gloves-Target; Silk top-Mango; Wrap-Manipur, India; Clutch-Linking Road, Mumbai; Shooties-Flounce Jules Pump, Nordstrom; Earrings-Forever New

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