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Category: Miscellaneous

  • “Jaiñkyrshah” (Khasi) or “Kyrchah” (Pnar)

    Levanylla says:

    "Jaiñkyrshah" in Khasi or "Kyrchah" in Pnar is a piece of clothing that is worn by Khasi and Pnar women. It is a chequered piece of cotton cloth that comes in different colours. It is tied at two ends and worn by slinging over the shoulder. The "Jaiñkyrshah" or "Kyrchah" is daily wear that appears to be simple yet it holds great significance. Besides being a practical apron for women, it emanates charm and dignity and voices a respect for one's culture and identity."

    "Jaiñkyrshah" (Khasi) or "Kyrchah" (Pnar) sent by @levanylladkhar 🧡🧡🧡😄😄 Thank you for this entry!

    The "Jaiñkyrshah" or "Kyrchah" is a distinctive piece of indigenous clothing that should be valued. It is special because women of all ages can wear it and always look good in it. 🥰🥰🥰

  • The Khasi State Formation (Mario Pathaw)

    The Khasi State Formation

    In the Khasi State formation or settlement, there are four levels in which the formation takes place

    1. Kur: A family of the same descendant constitutes a clan called "Kur"

    2. Shnong: A group of these kur forms a village or a colony or "Shnong"

    3. Raid: A group of these colonies forms a political unit called "Raid"

    4. Hima: Collectively, all the Raids form a Native State/Provinces which is termed as "Hima" and is headed by a Ruler-Syiem

    Kur – Ka kur ka dei ka jingïadei jong ka doh ka snam, ha kaba ïa kane ka jingïadei la kheiñ na ka liang jong ka kmie da ka jingai ïa kajuh ka jait. Ka kur ka bat bad tehsong ïa ki longïing longsem.

    Shnong – Ka shnong ka dei ka jaka kaba kynthup ïa ki katto katne tylli ki ïing.

    Raid – Ka raid ka kynthup ïa ki shnong kiba hap hapoh ka jingkhmih jong uwei u nongsynshar.

    Hima – Ka hima ka kynthup ïa baroh ki raid kiba don lang ha ka shi jaka.

    "Ka kur" comprises of a Khasi clan which determines lineage, and whose clan name is taken from the female relatives.

    "The Khasi State Formation" is an art piece by @mario_pathaw 😃😃 It explains from the beginning how the Khasi polity is created.

    Khublei Shibun @mario_pathaw for this beautiful illustration! 🙏🙏🌲🌲

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