Meitei clothing in Myanmar

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/meitei-clothing-in-myanmar

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

Meitei: An indigenous community with a distinct language and culture, historically centered in Northeast India and with a diaspora in Myanmar.
Phanek: A traditional Meitei skirt, characterized by its wrap-around style and often adorned with elaborate woven designs.
Innaphi: A traditional Meitei shawl or blouse, frequently featuring intricate weaving patterns and serving as a significant component of women's attire.
Supplementary Weft: A textile weaving technique where additional weft threads are used to create raised patterns on the surface of the fabric.