The Aronai is traditional clothing for men and women of the Bodo tribe. It is a scarf or muffler that is 1 meter wide and 50 to 90 cm long. The scarf has a unique design called “Hajw Agor” (Mountain design). It is recognized as an Aronai by the presence of this distinct design on both edges.
Aronai GI Tag
Aronai, the traditional attire of Bodo, has been awarded as the GI tag title on the birth anniversary of Upendra Nath Brahma on 31 March 2024. the application number of Aronai is 958.
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Aronai & Their Uses
The Bodo Aronai muffler comes in many colors and is a versatile accessory for any occasion. It’s not just a piece of fabric; it represents love, respect, and hospitality of the Bodo tribe. You can use it for different things such as:
- Cultural Dance
- Kind Gesture
- Winter
Aronai use in Cultural Dance
The Bodo Tribe uses Aronai in their traditional dances, favoring colors, especially red, yellow, and green.
- Men wear three Aronai: one on their head, one draped over a shoulder on their outfit, and one tied at the waist.
- Women wear two Aronai: one draped over a shoulder on their Dokhona and Blouse, and one tied around their waist.
Aronai use in Kind Gesture
The aronai is a special gift often offered to guests at events. Representing hospitality and kindness, it is placed around the guest’s neck.
Aronai use in Winter
The Aronai can provide warmth in cold weather when worn around the neck.
Where to buy Aronai?
Aronai is available for purchase both online and offline.
- Online: You can buy it online from e-commerce platforms like Hathai.org, Amazon.in, and other websites.
- Offline: Alternatively, you can find it offline at attire shops such as dokhona shops in BTR districts (Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur, and Udalguri).
Aronai Images
Note: The images are taken from Hathai.org.
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FAQs
1. What is Aronai?
Aronai is traditional clothing for men and women of the Bodo tribe. e scarf has a unique design called “Hajw Agor” (Mountain design).
2. When was the Aronai awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag title?
Aronai was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag title on the birth anniversary of Upendra Nath Brahma on 31, 2024; along with Dokhona, 12 other items were also awarded.