Agrun
| Type | Shawl |
|---|---|
| Material | Silk, Cotton |
| Place of origin | India |
| Manufacturer | Hajong people |
An Agrun (also called Agron, Argon or Agon) is a traditional shawl-like garment worn by Hajong women in the Indian subcontinent, in modern-day India and Bangladesh.[1]
It is a form of festive wear, worn during special occasions. Agrun are used by both men and women. They are shuttle-woven and characterized by large-scale, symmetrical patterns, featuring geometrical shapes and stylized leaves and flowers[2] in colored silks with or without gold and silver threads. Traditionally argons used to be very large in size and would have birds like herons, ducks and peacocks, and trees like kadamba tree brocaded on them.
See also
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[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Hajong, B. (2002). The Hajongs and their struggle. Assam, Janata Press.
- ↑ Bordoloi, B. N. 1991 p. 38 Bordoloi, B. N. (1991). Tribes of Assam, Part 3. Assam, Tribal Research Institute. | https://books.google.co.in/books?id=pGFLAAAAYAAJ&source=gbs_book_other_versions
Sources
[edit]- Endle, Sidney (1911). The Kacháris. Macmillan and Co.
External links
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