Kokyet

The existence of Kokyet () dates back to the era of Meitei king Nongda Lairen Pakhangba (c. 33 CE) in Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). He used it as Kokyet Pheiyet (), one of the designs of the costume. == In Indian Parliament ==

Since 2023, the Kokyet is used as a uniform item for the marshals of the Indian Parliament (both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), as chosen by the Union Government of India. The Kokyet which is used as a uniform is designed by Yumnam Bhumeshwor Singh (Yuva Awardee Sangeet Natak Akademi New Delhi, Government of India) a Nata Sankirtana artiste, Music Composer and Choreographer. The newly designed Kokyet drew inspiration from the "Salai Taret Kokyet" (), possessing seven colours representing seven Meitei clans, combined with another Meitei traditional handicraft "Lamthang Khullak" (). Upon the reception of the Meitei traditional dress in the national level, Sunzu Bachaspatimaym, the then secretary of Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), commented: == Gallery ==

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