Gamocha
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Gamocha is a traditional Assamese handwoven cloth, typically white with red borders and motifs, used in cultural rituals, ceremonies, and as a symbol of respect in Assam, India.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural symbol
ⓘ
traditional Assamese handwoven cloth ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Gamosa ⓘ |
| alsoSpelledAs | Gamusa ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Assamese culture ⓘ |
| borderColor | red ⓘ |
| color | white ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | identity symbol of Assamese people ⓘ |
| culturalStatus | intangible cultural heritage of Assam ⓘ |
| etymology | derived from Assamese words related to body-wiping cloth ⓘ |
| grantedTo |
artists
ⓘ
dignitaries ⓘ guests of honor ⓘ |
| hasMotifs | red motifs ⓘ |
| hasPattern |
floral motifs
ⓘ
geometric motifs ⓘ |
| isHandwoven | true ⓘ |
| languageName | Assamese NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material | cotton ⓘ |
| partOf | Assamese traditional attire ⓘ |
| recognizedAs | symbol of Assamese heritage ⓘ |
| region | Assam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
hospitality
ⓘ
love ⓘ respect ⓘ |
| textileType | rectangular cloth ⓘ |
| usedAs |
gift of honor
ⓘ
symbol of respect ⓘ |
| usedBy | all communities in Assam ⓘ |
| usedDuring |
Bihu festival
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Namghar prayers ⓘ felicitation ceremonies ⓘ |
| usedFor |
cultural rituals
ⓘ
decorating altars ⓘ honoring elders ⓘ religious ceremonies ⓘ social ceremonies ⓘ welcoming guests ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Assam
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
household rituals ⓘ religious offerings ⓘ traditional dance performances ⓘ |
| weavingTechnique | handloom weaving ⓘ |
| wornBy |
men
ⓘ
women ⓘ |
| wornOn | shoulders ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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