Manipuri Potloi

Manipuri Potloi

Sharing my cake piece which I recently made for a cake competition

My name : Michelle Salam
My Brand:Michelle’s Sweet Temptation
Chosen State :Manipur
Creation:Potloi ( Wedding Attire )
State :Manipur
Medium:Whipped Cream , Cake ,fondant
Technique: Pointilism with cream
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Potloi was first introduced by Meidingu Bhagyachandra Maharaj as costume of Gopis in Rasa Lila Dance. The design of Potloi was taken from the dress, Ghagra, worn by dashis at Brindaban. The king instructed the women designers of the Palace to produce a costume similar to Ghagra.The green colored Potloi was worn by Radha in the rasa Lila. the Gopis were made to to wear red colored Potloi. The color of the Potlois worn by Gopis can be changed according to the dance form. The green color Potloi of Radha signifies that Krishna is always in the heart of Radha.
This traditional bridal wedding dress Potloi gives the Manipuri brides a striking look. The cylindrical skirt usually comes in red, pink and green colours. The skirt is adorned with traditional motifs; it is worn with a shawl known as innaphi and a blouse made of rich fabrics generall velvet .What Manipuri brides wear in their wedding day in present days has actually undergone a lot of changes since its inception but it will always remain unique , striking and an important part of our identity and culture .

“Tradition does not mean to look after the ash ; but to keep the flame alive "

Thanks for stopping by

Michelle28

17 Comments

Beautiful and I love the color

Stunning!!! What a gorgeous dress… I mean cake :) It must take forever to make a dress like this … or a cake, for that matter :)

The Garden Baker

Thank you Carla and The Garden Baker .It’s our traditional wedding attire that the bride wears on her wedding .

Michelle28

This is stunning, Michelle! It must have taken forever!

Sugar Sugar by SSmiley

Thank you Felis and Sandra .Yes Sandra , it took 9 straight hours with my eyes watering by the time I finished and got the scare of my life when cameraman dropped his flash on the cake and ruined the front .I couldn’t repair it as it is all cream n cake but thankfully he had three shots before the mishap 🙂

Michelle28

Thank you MsGF and Monikine Torty

Michelle28