| Title | Vernacular Manipuri architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | Vernacular Manipuri architecture utilizes locally sourced materials and traditional building techniques adapted to the region's climate and cultural practices. |
| Also Known As | Indo-Burmese Vernacular Syncretic blend of styles. Meitei Traditional Architecture Hindu Temple Architecture Vernacular Manipuri Architecture Indigenous Meitei Construction Techniques Influence of Shan Architecture (Burmese) Elements of Tai Architecture Traces of British Colonial Architecture |
| Tags | Traditional building Sustainable architecture Indigenous knowledge Rural architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-5031973731-16:25:52:21:06:19:VMAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vernacular-manipuri-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/vernacular-manipuri-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | Manipur |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | Pre-Colonial Colonial Post-Independence |
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Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Domestic dwellings Community halls Shrines |
|---|---|
| Associated Deities | Local deities Ancestral spirits |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Bamboo Wood Mud Thatch |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Elevated structures Sloping roofs Woven bamboo walls Earthen floors |
Keywords
| Keywords | Traditional building Sustainable architecture Indigenous knowledge Rural architecture |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vernacular Architecture of Manipur | Article | Focuses on local building practices. |
Heritage Sites (1)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kangla Fort Imphal | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Bamboo
Wood
Mud
Thatch
Related Features
Elevated structures
Sloping roofs
Woven bamboo walls
Earthen floors
Example Sites
How to Identify Vernacular Manipuri architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Elevated structures, Sloping roofs, Woven bamboo walls.
- Verify geographic location: Vernacular Manipuri architecture style architecture is typically found in Manipur.
- Examine construction materials: Vernacular Manipuri architecture style typically uses Bamboo and Wood.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from Pre-Colonial.
- Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.