Cultural Documentation & Research
Preserving the tangible and intangible cultural expressions of the Meitei people through rigorous community fieldwork, oral history interviews, and digital archiving across settlements in Bangladesh.
Traditional Handloom & Textiles
Archiving the intricate patterns of the Phanek (especially the iconic Mayek Naiba border designs) and delicate gossamer shawls (Innaphi), woven on traditional throw-shuttle and fly-shuttle handlooms.
Explore Textile Studies →Sacred Rituals & Festivals
Documenting the seasonal cycle of festivals, including Cheiraoba (Meitei New Year), the cosmological ceremonies of Lai Haraoba, and harvest rituals celebrating ancestor reverence and harmony with nature.
Explore Ritual Studies →Oral Histories & Elders
Recording audio and video testimonies of village elders, folk song custodians, and artisans across Bangladesh to preserve regional dialects, clan genealogies, and migration memories before they fade.
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