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Traditional textiles of Rabha Tribe, assam

Khembang

Khembang Sakul was one of the lively wrappers as used by the Rabha women in all of their actions. It has a centralized field enriched with geometrical designs bordered with three strips of intricate patterns. Most of its kind, the fabric is dominated by orange complemented by green, yellow, and white hues. So, it certainly ranks among the best models in conventional wear of the Rabha community as such a vivacious color contrast along with structured designs makes it exquisite. Khembang Sakul textiles are characteristically orange. This rather bright orange ribbon has been applied with a dash of greens, yellows and whites, thus having most dramatic effects. The orange color for them, surely means energy and vivacity which speak of the cultural identity and traditional aesthetic sensibilities of the Rabha community. Khembang Sakul and Khemblet-the wrappers traditionally worn by the Rabha women, are complex textiles serving both utilitarian and cultural purposes. Considered as part of everyday wear or important festive occasions, these wrappers showcase the craftsmanship of the tribe in weaving and their bold colors and geometrical patterns representing heritage and aesthetics.

Khemblet

Khemblet is yet another lovely attire worn by Rabha women. This textile has an overwhelmingly blue color with five contrasting strips of geometric patterns. These patterns are embellished with yellow, orange, and white threads, which provide an attractive accent to the entire piece, with additional significance given to the color contrast between the deep blue ground and the colourful designs. Khembang Sakul and Khemblet are the Rabha textiles composed mainly of geometrical patterns. Weaving with geometrical patterns into fabric is an artistic expression for them, often laid in strips or placed as center motifs. The designs do aesthetic work as well as symbolic, thus conserving the tribal weaving tradition, which in itself is the artistic medium to project their artistic lineage paired with exquisite symmetrical arrangements and vibrant color combinations.