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  • Commemorative Stamp
  • 7 August 2026

Moirang Phee

Moirang Phee is the traditional handwoven textile of the Meitei community of Manipur, originating in Moirang in Bishnupur district. Woven mainly in cotton, it has the distinctive Moirang Pheejin motif along its borders. According to local tradition the motif is inspired by the teeth of Pakhangba, the mythical serpent deity of Manipur, which gives the […]

Date of issue August 7, 2026
Denomination Rs. 5
Quantity printed 330000
Printer Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
Colours Multicolor
Printing process Wet Offset
Credit Mr. Suresh Kumar

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Moirang Phee is the traditional handwoven textile of the Meitei community of Manipur, originating in Moirang in Bishnupur district. Woven mainly in cotton, it has the distinctive Moirang Pheejin motif along its borders. According to local tradition the motif is inspired by the teeth of Pakhangba, the mythical serpent deity of Manipur, which gives the cloth its other name, Yarong Phee.

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