khrywang

Updated: May 2, 2025

With them the jain khrywang takes the place of the Khasi jainsem, and is worn by them in the following manner: One of the two ends is passed under one armpit and its two corners are knotted on the opposite shoulder. The other end is then wound round the body and fastened at the waist, from which it hangs half way down the calf. Over this they wear a sort of apron, generally of muga silk.

P. R. T. (Philip Richard Thornhagh) Gurdon - The Khasis