Dokhona
Traditional attire of the Boro people
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Dokhona (दख'ना in the Boro language[1])is the traditional attire of the Boro people, an indigenous ethnolinguistic community of Northeast India, primarily found in the Bodoland Territorial Region of Assam.[2]
| Bodo Dokhona Dokhona | |
|---|---|
| Geographical indication | |
 Boro women wearing a dokhona dancing a Bagurumba | |
| Description | Textile fabric design |
| Type | Cotton or silk |
| Area | Bodoland, Assam |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 2024 |
| Material | Cotton |
It is traditionally made from cotton and sometimes silk for special occasions, with an increasing tendance of using acrylic instead. It is traditionally yellow-colored. The garment can feature Agor, woven designs that depict patterns representing animals or landscapes.[2]
Etymology
The term "Dokhona" refers to a wrap-around garment traditionally worn by Boro women.[3]
Types
There are different styles and varieties of Dokhona:
- Plain (Chala Matha) Dokhona: A simple, undecorated version for daily wear.[2]
- Designed (Agor Gwnang) Dokhona: Embellished with woven motifs used for special occasions like weddings or festivals.[4][verification needed]
Other regional styles and historical variations have been identified, including older forms of wrap called Ogrong Dokhona among certain sub-groups, which differ in draping style and motifs. [5][verification needed]
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Cultural importance
In 2024, Dokhona, was officially recognised with 12 other Boro articles by a Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Government of India.[6][7]
Dokhona is usually paired with complementary garments:
- A blouse or upper garment, now often worn under the Dokhona.
- A Jwmgra or fasra, a scarf or shoulder cloth that provides additional decoration and coverage.
- An Aronai, a smaller decorative scarf worn by both men and women on special occasions.[2]