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| The Ima Keithel is located in the Khawairamband Bazaar, a complex reconstructed on the site of Purana Bazaar in central Imphal. It is located west of ] and on the Bir Tikendrajit Road in the Thangal Bazar locality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.opinions.Construction_of_Ima_Keithel_at_Khwairamband_By_Oinam_Nabakishore|title=Construction of Ima Keithel at Khwairamband By Oinam Nabakishore|last=Singh|first=Oinam Nabakishore|date=|website=e-pao.net|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-02-02}}</ref> The complex consists of three large buildings with ]<nowiki/>s with two located north of the road and one to the south. The buildings are segregated into textile housing sections and household groceries sections. There is also a section of stalls under a large tin and ] arrangement market.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/imphal/attractions/ima-keithel/a/poi-sig/1293695/1317337|title=Ima Keithel {{!}} Imphal, India Attractions|last=|first=|date=|website=]|language=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-02-02}}</ref> | |||
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Neighbourhood in Imphal West, Manipur, India
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  Ima KeithelLocation in Manipur, IndiaShow map of Manipur Ima KeithelIma Keithel (India)Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 24°48′29″N 93°56′02″E / 24.808°N 93.934°E / 24.808; 93.934 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Imphal West |
| Languages | |
| • Colloquial | Meitei |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 795001 |
| Management | Ima Keitel Union |
Ima Keithel (Mother's Market) or Ima Market is a women's only market in Imphal, India. It is a commercial center and a popular tourist attraction in Manipur. It has shifted its location within Imphal over the years and is currently located in Khawairaband Bazaar. The market is split into two sections on either side of the road. It was established in the 16th century and hosts around 5,000 women vendors who sell a variety of products. Products such as vegetables, fruits, textiles, toys fish, spices and utensils.are available in the market.
History
The market was established in the 16th century following the imposition of the labour system, lallup-kaba in 1533 CE. The lallup-kaba was a forced labour system in Manipur which required male members of the meitei community to work in distant lands or to serve in the army. As a consequence of the system, women had to support their households by cultivating their fields or weaving textiles and then selling the products on improvised markets. The improvised markets led to the formation of the organized Ima Keithel. The Ima Keithel was the primary permanent market in Manipur until the 20th century.
In 1891, the British colonial administration attempted to impose economic and political reform in Manipur which disrupted the functioning of the market. The reforms involved large scale seizure and export of food corps from Manipur without consideration for local requirements which caused starvation at times of Mautam. The reforms led to agitations by the women of the Ima Keithel and in response, the British attempted to sell off the assets and properties of Ima Keithel to foreigners and external buyers. This among other causes resulted in the Nupi Lan or the women's war, which eventually seized with the Japanese invasion of India.
Following independence, the market regained prominence as a commercial center and a hub of socio-political discussions.
Market
The Ima Keithel is located in the Khawairamband Bazaar, a complex reconstructed on the site of Purana Bazaar in central Imphal. It is located west of Kangra Fort and on the Bir Tikendrajit Road in the Thangal Bazar locality. The complex consists of three large buildings with colonnades with two located north of the road and one to the south. The buildings are segregated into textile housing sections and household groceries sections. There is also a section of stalls under a large tin and tarp arrangement market.
Management
The market is managed by a union of all the vendors of the market.The union maintains a custom of only allowing women who have been married at least once to set up stalls. The union also runs a credit system for lending to women traders.
See also
References
- "India's Mother's Market run by women". BBC News. 19 May 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Incredible India | Ima Keithel/ Ima Market/ Khwairamband Bazar". Incredible India. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Vinayak, Akshatha (14 May 2018). "Ima Keithal : World's Only Women's Market". Native Planet.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Ima Keithel". imphalwest.nic.in.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Binayak, Poonam (5 January 2018). "Ima Keithel: Asia's Largest All Women's Market". Culture Trip.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Mautam phenomenon in NE States". e-pao.net.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Pal, Sanchari (3 November 2016). "Exploring Ima Keithal, a 500-Year-Old Market with over 5000 Traders - All Women!". The Better India.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Singh, Oinam Nabakishore. "Construction of Ima Keithel at Khwairamband By Oinam Nabakishore". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Ima Keithel | Imphal, India Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
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