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Ookabi Amadi Marup Sing ~Puzzle by Oinam PriyodaThis puzzle was born from childhood, from a time when the world felt mag...
11/08/2026

Ookabi Amadi Marup Sing ~
Puzzle by Oinam Priyoda

This puzzle was born from childhood, from a time when the world felt magical and every little thing seemed to hold a story.

The frog reminds us of the days we happily hopped around like them, believing they would carry our souls to heaven. The butterfly takes us back to afternoons spent running through gardens, trying to catch their colourful wings. The Sendrembi brings back memories of a fascinating little creature from another time. The dragonfly was our tiny helicopter, hovering above us and filling us with wonder. The flying fish belonged to a world where anything was possible. And the paper plane carried our little dreams into the sky.

Each illustration is a small piece of a childhood we remember, brought together in a puzzle for a new generation to discover.

In a world filled with screens and distractions, we wanted to make something simple: a reason to sit together, look closely, play, and imagine.

As children put the pieces together, they may also discover the little things that once made childhood magical.

A puzzle made from memories, for little hands to make new ones.

Ookabi Amagi Wari ~Story and Illustration by Oinam PriyodaOokabi Board Books are thoughtfully made for little hands and ...
11/08/2026

Ookabi Amagi Wari ~
Story and Illustration by Oinam Priyoda

Ookabi Board Books are thoughtfully made for little hands and curious minds, helping children discover the joy of books from an early age.

We believe the best stories don’t have to be complicated. Even the simplest everyday moments can spark wonder, imagination, and a lifelong love for books.

Every Ookabi Board Book is made with your child’s safety and comfort in mind:

1. Thick, sturdy board pages made for little hands to explore.
2. Rounded corners for safer handling.
3. Water-resistant printing to withstand everyday spills and drool.
4. Pin-free and thread-free binding for added safety and durability.

More than just a book, Ookabi is a playful companion - bringing stories, laughter, and precious moments of bonding between children and the people they love.

01/08/2026

Mangka reads from Byron Aihara 's retelling of Khamba Thoibi.

Available at Ukiyo Bookstore.

Video by Aditya Thoudam

16/07/2026

"Khamba Thoibi - A Retelling"
By - Byron Aihara

Renowned Manipuri folk singer Mangka Mayanglambam shares her thoughts on Byron Aihara's new book!

Byron Aihara
Mangka

NEW RELEASEKhamba Thoibi – A RetellingBy Byron AiharaKhamba Thoibi – A Retelling is a new English-language retelling of ...
08/07/2026

NEW RELEASE

Khamba Thoibi – A Retelling
By Byron Aihara

Khamba Thoibi – A Retelling is a new English-language retelling of Manipur's timeless epic of love, courage, and adventure. It follows the lives of the orphan Khamba and Princess Thoibi of Moirang, whose story has captivated generations.

Rich with insights into love, human relationships, and the culture of the Meitei people in medieval Manipur, Khamba Thoibi possesses all the qualities of a great epic. Its sweeping narrative, memorable characters, and enduring themes place it alongside the finest mythical tales from Europe and Asia.

On the book, Byron Aihara writes:

"I discovered that Khamba Thoibi is incredibly relevant and entertaining. Dozens of adventures and side stories unfold as the lovers fight against all odds to realize their romantic love. There is heartfelt, bold dialogue between the characters. There are insightful debates on the nature of democracy and human behavior during lengthy royal court cases, known as Bichar. There are vivid descriptions of indigenous sporting events. Hunts are seen from the perspective of both hunters and the hunted game. There are adventures involving the capture of a sacred bull, a flower-gathering journey, fishing contests, an attempted assassination, supernatural mythic events, and more.

But perhaps my favorite parts of Khamba Thoibi are its insights into what it means to be human, in contrast to the actions of the deities and gods. The desires and emotions of human nature are laid bare in Khamba Thoibi. The storytellers and Pena Khongba troubadours explain that it is the deity Thangjing who was the author. It is my opinion that Thangjing wished to see the beauty of human desires, hopes, and passions—three things that lie beyond the scope of the gods."

Featured in The Hindu yesterday.Nice to see Imphal and Ukiyo included in a story on independent bookstores and community...
25/05/2026

Featured in The Hindu yesterday.

Nice to see Imphal and Ukiyo included in a story on independent bookstores and community spaces across the country.

Written by - for

Today is World Book Day.It’s also the fifth day of the total shutdown in Manipur, but we’ve opened our bookstore anyway....
23/04/2026

Today is World Book Day.

It’s also the fifth day of the total shutdown in Manipur, but we’ve opened our bookstore anyway. No conflict should stop us from reading.

We read. We resist.



Sh*tposting : Bookstore Edition
29/03/2026

Sh*tposting : Bookstore Edition

On the second day of Yaoshang i.e. 4th March at 2 PM, we’re hosting an open-mic and impromptu poetry at Ukiyo Bookstore'...
28/02/2026

On the second day of Yaoshang i.e. 4th March at 2 PM, we’re hosting an open-mic and impromptu poetry at Ukiyo Bookstore's sidewalk.

We’ve always felt that everyone is a poet in some way. Some of us write in diaries. Some in phone notes. Some in long messages we never send. Some don’t write at all, but the lines are there - in the way we think, in the way we remember.

This is open to all ages. School students, college students, people who work all day, parents, elders. You can read something you’ve written. You can try the impromptu round. Or you can just sit and listen.

There will be prizes as well.

If you’ve been carrying a few lines quietly, bring them.

Address

Sega Road, Thouda Bhabok Leikai, Opposite Khadim's
Imphal
795001

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 7:30pm

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