The Phanek is instantly recognizable by its horizontal stripes. The motifs—known as Leirang—are not just decorative; they signify the weaver’s village, clan, and even the season.

Local designers in Imphal's Paona Bazaar and Thangal Bazaar are re-cutting the Phanek into asymmetrical hem dresses, off-shoulder tops, and high-waisted palazzos. The Manipuri girl fashion and style gallery today features more "Indo-Western" looks than pure ethnic ones.

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