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    Majuli - Pilgrimage Island of Assam

    Art Forms of Satra Monasteries
    by
    Debajit BrahmaandProf. Ravi Poovaiah
    IDC, IIT Bombay
    Satriya Nritya and Motifs
     
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    • Miri

    Miri Motif is seen, which is angular and geometric in design. It resembles a tree (gach) laden with five big flowers.

    • Phool Buta

    Phool Buta which is the simplest motif with a circle in the center and radiating petals.


    A female satriya dancers costume consists of the Ghuri, Kanchi and Chadar, which is intricately designed with floral and geometric motifs. The textile is handwoven with the use of Pat/Muga Silk. The motifs are taken mostly from nature, which is abstract and geometric. A geometric and linear design can be seen in the pari (borderwork).

    • Japi

    Japi is a traditional Headgear worn by farmers to protect them from rain and sun, which is offered as a sign of respect in ceremonies and is also used as a decorative item.

    • Phool Buta

    Phool Buta which is the simplest motif with a circle in the center and radiating petals.

    • Barfi (Diamond)



    A female satriya dancers costume consist of the Ghuri, Kanchi and Chadar, which is intricately designed with floral and geometric motifs. The textile is handwoven with the use of Pat/Muga Silk. The motifs are taken mostly from nature, which is abstract and geometric. A geometric and linear design can be seen in the pari (borderwork)

    • Kalka

    Two variants of Kalka Motif are seen. One which is simpler and the other with intricate flowers and ferns inside it.

    • Satbhoni

    It resembles the seven sisters of the northeast.

    • Loka Paro

    Pair of birds facing each other.


    A female satriya dancers costume consist of the Ghuri, Kanchi and Chadar, which is intricately designed with floral and geometric motifs. The textile is handwoven with the use of Pat/Muga Silk. The motifs are taken mostly from nature, which is abstract and geometric.

    • Kingkhap

    Two variants of the kingkhap motif are seen. One has peacocks and a lion facing each other and the other with floral patterns.

    • Gol Buta



    A female satriya dancers costume consist of the Ghuri, Kanchi and Chadar, which is intricately designed with floral and geometric motifs. The textile is handwoven with the use of Pat/Muga Silk. The motifs are taken mostly from nature, which is abstract and geometric.

    • Introduction
    • Ekasarana Dharma
    • Aesthetical Architecture and Motifs
    • Satriya Nritya
      • Satriya Nritya and Motifs
    • Ankia Bhaona
    • Exploration of Patterns
    • References
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