Kajenglei

Kajenglei (Old Manipuri: Kachenglei), also known as Leitreng (Old Manipuri: Leitaleng), is a traditional Meitei headdress crown, worn by women.^[1][2] It is worn by brides during marriage ceremonies as well as by artists during the dance performances.^[3] It consists of eighty to hundred brass strips. These are attached to red flannel strips one centimeter in width and tied around a circular metal ring.^[4] Some of the renowned figures who are known for wearing the Kajenglei are goddess Leimarel Sidabi, goddess Panthoibi and princess Moirang Thoibi.

Meitei dancers wearing the "Kajenglei" head gears on special occasions.

Meitei ladies wearing the "Kajenglei" crowns.