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{{Short description|Traditional Meitei men's headdress}}
{{Under construction}}
{{Contains special characters|Meitei}}
{{Infobox clothing item
| image_file = A figure of a Maiba (a priest of Traditional Meitei Religion - Sanamahism) playing a Pena (a traditional Meitei musical instrument), wearing a Kokyet (a Meitei headdress) and a Khamen Chatpa (a Meitei loincloth).jpg
| caption = A motif of a {{langnf|mni|[[Maiba]]|priest}} wearing a Kokyet, while playing a [[Pena (musical instrument)]], showcased in the [[Republic Day of India]], in [[New Delhi]]
| designer =
| year = 33 CE
| type = [[headdress]] ([[headgear]])
| material =
| on_display_at = in many occasions and places, including the [[Indian Parliament]]
}}

'''Kokyet''' ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯀꯣꯛꯌꯦꯠ}}|}}),{{efn|"Kok" means head and "Yet" means "to wrap around" in [[Meitei language]]}} sometimes also spelled as '''Koyet, Koyyet, Koiyet''', is a [[Meitei tradition|traditional Meitei]] men's [[headdress]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipur’s ‘Kokyet’ Part Of New Uniform In Parliament - Eastern Mirror |url=https://easternmirrornagaland.com/manipurs-kokyet-part-of-new-uniform-in-parliament/ |access-date=2023-09-15 |website= |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Colours of India: Parliament Marshals to don Manipur's turban 'Kokyet' |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/bharat/parlaiment-special-session-marshals-to-wear-manipuri-turban-kokyet-in-parliament/na20230914071406550550887 |access-date=2023-09-15 |website= |language=en}}</ref> It is made in twelve distinct designs. It is used in different [[Meitei culture|Meitei cultural]] ceremonies, [[Meitei festivals|festivals]], occasions, etc. It is used by both the common people as well as the royal people.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Parliament marshals to don Manipuri turban, Kokyet |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/parliament-marshals-to-don-manipuri-turban-kokyet/articleshow/103676067.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-15 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
Its design is derived from the two horns of [[ancient Meitei deity]] [[Pakhangba]], who could transfigure into many different divine forms. It is also the sacred protective symbolic representation of [[Sidaba Mapu|Sidaba]] of [[traditional Meitei religion]] ([[Sanamahism]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bora |first=Pallav |title=Strife-Torn Manipur Finds Place Of Pride In Parliament As 'Kokyet' Named Official Headgear |url=https://news.abplive.com/northeast/manipur-turban-kokyet-finds-place-of-pride-in-parliament-official-headgear-of-staff-uniform-1629769 |access-date=2023-09-15 |website= |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipuri Kokyet finds space in Indian Parliament |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/manipuri-kokyet-finds-space-in-indian-parliament |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=[[Imphal Free Press]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Origin ==
The existence of Kokyet ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯀꯣꯛꯌꯦꯠ}}|}}) 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 ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯀꯣꯛꯌꯦꯠ ꯐꯩꯌꯦꯠ}}|}}), one of the designs of the costume.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Parliament marshals to don Manipuri turban, Kokyet |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/parliament-marshals-to-don-manipuri-turban-kokyet/articleshow/103676067.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-15 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bora |first=Pallav |title=Strife-Torn Manipur Finds Place Of Pride In Parliament As 'Kokyet' Named Official Headgear |url=https://news.abplive.com/northeast/manipur-turban-kokyet-finds-place-of-pride-in-parliament-official-headgear-of-staff-uniform-1629769 |access-date=2023-09-15 |website= |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipuri Kokyet finds space in Indian Parliament |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/manipuri-kokyet-finds-space-in-indian-parliament |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=[[Imphal Free Press]] |language=en}}</ref>

== 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]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipur’s ‘Kokyet’ Part Of New Uniform In Parliament - Eastern Mirror |url=https://easternmirrornagaland.com/manipurs-kokyet-part-of-new-uniform-in-parliament/ |access-date=2023-09-15 |website= |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Amid ethnic mess, people cheerful as Manipuri 'Kokyet' finds space in Indian Parliament |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1120618 |access-date=2023-09-15 |website= |language=en}}</ref>), 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.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Parliament marshals to don Manipuri turban, Kokyet |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/parliament-marshals-to-don-manipuri-turban-kokyet/articleshow/103676067.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-15 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipuri Kokyet finds space in Indian Parliament |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/manipuri-kokyet-finds-space-in-indian-parliament |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=[[Imphal Free Press]] |language=en}}</ref> The newly designed Kokyet drew inspiration from the "Salai Taret Kokyet" ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯁꯂꯥꯏ ꯇꯔꯦꯠ ꯀꯣꯛꯌꯦꯠ}}|}}), possessing seven colours representing [[Yek|seven Meitei clans]], combined with another Meitei traditional handicraft "Lamthang Khullak" ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯂꯝꯊꯥꯡ ꯈꯨꯜꯂꯛ}}|}}).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bora |first=Pallav |title=Strife-Torn Manipur Finds Place Of Pride In Parliament As 'Kokyet' Named Official Headgear |url=https://news.abplive.com/northeast/manipur-turban-kokyet-finds-place-of-pride-in-parliament-official-headgear-of-staff-uniform-1629769 |access-date=2023-09-15 |website= |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipuri Kokyet finds space in Indian Parliament |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/manipuri-kokyet-finds-space-in-indian-parliament |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=[[Imphal Free Press]] |language=en}}</ref>

Upon the reception of the Meitei traditional dress in the national level, Sunzu Bachaspatimaym, the then secretary of Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS),<ref>{{Cite news |title=Parliament marshals to don Manipuri turban, Kokyet |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/parliament-marshals-to-don-manipuri-turban-kokyet/articleshow/103676067.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-15 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipuri Kokyet finds space in Indian Parliament |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/manipuri-kokyet-finds-space-in-indian-parliament |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=[[Imphal Free Press]] |language=en}}</ref> commented:
{{Quote|I have mixed emotions at the news. While I'm thrilled to know that our cultural heritage is being recognised and has duly found a space in the Parliament, I'm also sceptical as Meitei fabric heritage is steeped in hierarchy.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Parliament marshals to don Manipuri turban, Kokyet |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/parliament-marshals-to-don-manipuri-turban-kokyet/articleshow/103676067.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-15 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bora |first=Pallav |title=Strife-Torn Manipur Finds Place Of Pride In Parliament As 'Kokyet' Named Official Headgear |url=https://news.abplive.com/northeast/manipur-turban-kokyet-finds-place-of-pride-in-parliament-official-headgear-of-staff-uniform-1629769 |access-date=2023-09-15 |website= |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipuri Kokyet finds space in Indian Parliament |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/manipuri-kokyet-finds-space-in-indian-parliament |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=[[Imphal Free Press]] |language=en}}</ref>}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:The Prime Minister of Manipur preparing for the coronation of the new Maharaja Bodh Chandra Singh in 1944.jpg|In royal court
File:Moibung Khongba (ꯃꯣꯏꯕꯨꯡ ꯈꯣꯡꯕ), the classical Meitei musical performing art of blowing Moibung (conch shell) of Kangleipak (Manipur).jpg|In religious ceremonies
File:Stamp of India - 2014 - Colnect 510569 - Sagol Kangjei.jpeg|In sports
File:Manipuri Wedding.jpg|In wedding
File:Manipuri Dance Poubi Lai snake.JPG|In theatrical performance
File:Classical manipuri dance.jpg|In dance
File:Pung-Kartal Cholom (Pung Cholom + Kartal performance), a classical Meitei ritualistic musical & dancing performing art form of Manipur (Kangleipak).jpg|In group musical performances
File:Pung cholom performer, Manipur.jpg|In solo musical performance
File:Traditional Polo in Manipur India.jpg|In horse riding events
File:Colorful cultural performance by artistes, on the occasion of the 12th South Asian Games-2016, at Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium, in Guwahati, Assam on February 05, 2016 (1).jpg|In stage performances
File:Plate 13-2 Folk-Lore, vol. 24.jpg|In [[Arambai]] dart throwing war tactical events
File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the gathering at the launch of the Development Projects, in Manipur on March 16, 2018.jpg|In politics
</gallery>

== See also ==
* [[Kajenglei]]
* [[Khamenchatpa]]
* [[Pheijom]]
* [[Khudei]]
* [[Phanek]]

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
== Further reading ==
* [https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/manipuri-kokyet-to-be-part-of-new-uniform-of-parliament-marshals Manipuri Kokyet to be part of new uniform of Parliament Marshals]
== External links ==
* {{Cite web |title=Dictionary (Definition of "Kokyet") |url=http://www.xobdo.org/dic/kokyet |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=www.xobdo.org}}
* {{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=H. Surmangol |title=Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary |url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/app/sharma_query.py?qs=%EA%AF%80%EA%AF%A3%EA%AF%8C%EA%AF%A6%EA%AF%A0&matchtype=default |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=dsal.uchicago.edu |publisher=[[University of Chicago]]}}

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[[Category:Helmets]]
[[Category:Meitei culture]]

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Abhi911 at 11:58, 16 September 2023