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Traditionally worn during ceremonies and festivals and shared through the ties of community activity, this sleeveless coat of an off-white shade is a symbol of the Karbi, or Mikir, tribe of Assam. For men, wearing it is as much a matter of course as of culture. The coat is in an off-white hand-spun cotton for the purposes of the best breathability and comfort in the hilly climate of Karbi Anglong and the adjoining stretch. It is woven so that its coarse texture can endure wear and tear in the often semi-rural contexts. Impressive features of the garment include three rows of designed lines across the middle. Two black lines forming a symmetric design flank a central greenish line forming a very appealing asymmetric design. Extra adornments include conspicuously woven design lines placed across the lower ends, neckline, and sleeve openings of the garment, thus demonstrating the Karbi people's painstaking attitude toward their textiles. The reasons for the woven borders are mostly in geometric designs with cultural or symbolic value. The lower terminal would be embellished with long cotton fringes for added texture and movement to the attire. Beyond being just a piece of clothing, the coat provides an entryway into the Karbi identity, heritage, craftsmanship, and their environmental relationship.
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Traditionally worn during ceremonies and festivals and shared through the ties of community activity, this sleeveless coat of an off-white shade is a symbol of the Karbi, or Mikir, tribe of Assam. For men, wearing it is as much a matter of course as of culture. The coat is in an off-white hand-spun cotton for the purposes of the best breathability and comfort in the hilly climate of Karbi Anglong and the adjoining stretch. It is woven so that its coarse texture can endure wear and tear in the often semi-rural contexts. Impressive features of the garment include three rows of designed lines across the middle. Two black lines forming a symmetric design flank a central greenish line forming a very appealing asymmetric design. Extra adornments include conspicuously woven design lines placed across the lower ends, neckline, and sleeve openings of the garment, thus demonstrating the Karbi people's painstaking attitude toward their textiles. The reasons for the woven borders are mostly in geometric designs with cultural or symbolic value. The lower terminal would be embellished with long cotton fringes for added texture and movement to the attire. Beyond being just a piece of clothing, the coat provides an entryway into the Karbi identity, heritage, craftsmanship, and their environmental relationship.
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