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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
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