Manipur's Meitei women weave the sheer Wangkhei Phee muslin and the temple-bordered Moirang Phee, whose 'thoiba kuthat' stepped-pyramid motif honours the deity Thangjing of Moirang. Both are draped as the phanek and the ceremonial wrap.
- Region of origin:
- Manipur
- GI registration:
- Moirang Phee; Wangkhei Phee
- Materials:
- fine-cotton; silk
- Techniques:
- temple-motif border weaving; sheer muslin
- HS code (customs):
- 5208
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About Moirang Phee & Wangkhei Phee
Manipur's Meitei women weave the sheer Wangkhei Phee muslin and the temple-bordered Moirang Phee, whose 'thoiba kuthat' stepped-pyramid motif honours the deity Thangjing of Moirang. Both are draped as the phanek and the ceremonial wrap.
- Region of origin
- Manipur
- GI registration
- Moirang Phee; Wangkhei Phee
- Materials
- fine-cotton; silk
- Techniques
- temple-motif border weaving; sheer muslin
- HS code (customs)
- 5208
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Meitei weavers of Manipur.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Moirang Phee & Wangkhei Phee is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Moirang Phee; Wangkhei Phee”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Moirang Phee & Wangkhei Phee — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Moirang Phee & Wangkhei Phee pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Moirang Phee & Wangkhei Phee piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Moirang Phee & Wangkhei Phee authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Moirang Phee & Wangkhei Phee is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Moirang Phee; Wangkhei Phee”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Moirang Phee & Wangkhei Phee piece cost?
- Handmade Moirang Phee & Wangkhei Phee typically ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹30,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Moirang Phee & Wangkhei Phee piece?
- Keep Moirang Phee & Wangkhei Phee out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin