{"id":80946,"date":"2024-01-29T12:27:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T06:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?p=80946"},"modified":"2024-07-22T11:13:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T05:43:39","slug":"ima-keithel-a-largest-women-run-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/ima-keithel-a-largest-women-run-market","title":{"rendered":"Ima Keithel or Mothers Market: World&#8217;s Largest Women-Run Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Context<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/india-republic-day-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>75th Republic Day<\/b><\/a><b> parade,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manipur&#8217;s tableau showcased its <\/span><b>Ima Keithel, also known as the &#8220;Mother&#8217;s Market&#8221;.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About Ima Keithel Manipur: Imphal&#8217;s 500 YO World&#8217;s Largest All-Women Market\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manipur&#8217;s Ima Keithel or <\/span><b>&#8220;Mother&#8217;s Market&#8221;, a 500-year-old market,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the one and only in the world run entirely by women. Ima Keithel is also hailed as the <\/span><b>heart and soul of Manipur&#8217;s capital, Imphal,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> standing as a living testament to the region&#8217;s rich heritage. The women-run market in Manipur&#8217;s Imphal serves as a<\/span><b> classic example of &#8220;Nari Shakti<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&#8221; where women&#8217;s central role in socio-economic activities drives the nation&#8217;s economic development.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Women Centric Market:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is the <\/span><b>world\u2019s largest women-run market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, comprising 5,000 stalls spread across three multi-story buildings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Illustration of Nari Shakti:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It has been a symbol of women\u2019s empowerment and resilience in commerce and culture for centuries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Division of Market: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The market is divided into two sections:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Western side is called \u201cIma Keithel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d: It is where the majority of the vendors sell fresh produce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Eastern side is called \u201cIma Market\u201d:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is where vendors sell textiles, handicrafts, and other goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social and Cultural Exchange: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vendors are mostly women, and they come from different ethnic groups and backgrounds.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The market is a melting pot of cultures, and it is a place where people from different communities come together to celebrate their diversity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Significance of Ima Keithel Market<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 99.9976%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 15.261%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Aspects<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 84.8367%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 15.261%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>History and Origin<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 84.8367%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The market was established in the <\/span><b>16th century AD.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has evolved from a<\/span><b> traditional barter system <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to a formal market setup.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its existence is <\/span><b>deeply intertwined<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the socio-political history of Manipur.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Role in Resistance Movements: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ima Keithel was at the center of women-led protests against British colonial policies in the early 20th century.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 15.261%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Structure of Market<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 84.8367%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has three large buildings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leimarel Shidabi Ima, or Purana Bazar: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the oldest and largest structure in the complex.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a small <\/span><b>Meitei shrine of Keithel Leirembi <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and her male consort,<\/span><b> Leiramba.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Keithel Lairembi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the significant goddesses in ancient <\/span><b>Meitei mythology, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who is believed to be the guardian of the market and the womenfolk.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emoinu Ima Keithel, or Laxmi Bazar: It <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the smallest structure in the complex.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phouibee Ima Keithel, or the New Market: It<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mainly sells handloom items, especially Meitei traditional clothes, that includes various phaneks, sarees, and inaphi.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 15.261%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Economic Impact<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 84.8367%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Socio-Economic Growth: The<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> market is a major source of sustenance for the households in the villages and is one of the primary markets that helped stimulate the local economy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Decentralised Credit System:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The market has a credit system whereby traders can borrow money to purchase goods and repay later.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional Crafts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is renowned for its exquisite handloom textiles and artisanal products, each telling a story of ancestral skill and cultural pride.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diverse Products: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The market is known for a wide array of products, including traditional Manipuri attire, handloom and handicrafts, local produce, and daily essentials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 15.261%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><b>Cultural Exchange<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 84.8367%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It acts as a cultural exchange hub, where people from various <\/span><b>parts of the state and beyond come together<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The market offer traditional clothing like<\/span><b> Phanek and Leiroom,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and local culinary delights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<span class=\"vc_button\"><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/gallantry-award-winners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75th Republic Day: Gallantry Award Winners<\/span><\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ima Keithel is a <\/span><b>living museum of Manipur&#8217;s culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a testament to the indomitable spirit of its women. 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About Ima Keithel Manipur: Imphal&#8217;s 500 YO World&#8217;s Largest All-Women Market\u00a0 Manipur&#8217;s Ima Keithel or &#8220;Mother&#8217;s Market&#8221;, a 500-year-old market, the one and only in the world run entirely by women. 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