The traditional attire of Assamese women is Mekhela Chador. The two piece beautiful cloth is worn as saree. Two piece consists of Mekhela which is draped on lower part and Sador is draped on upper part of body.
The round fit mekhela is folded into pleats around the waist and fits downward and Chador is draped on to upper portion. One end of chador is tucked into mekhela and other end is let loose as like in saree.
Mekhela Chador is used on regular as well as on special occasions. Cotton mekhela chador is used as regular use whereas Pat, Muga and Eri mekhela chadors are used for special occasions. Pat, muga and eri is knitted with special yarn derived from silkworm. The yarn produced from silkworm is known as golden yarn due to its golden color. The golden yarn is base of famous Assam silk.
Weavers from village are behind the production of cotton Mekhela Chador whereas high-end and designer commercial patmuga is largely produced at Suwalkuchi. Suwalkuchi is known as machaster of East due to high produce by local artisans.
The elegant look of attire makes ladies more beautiful due to its rich combination of colors and ethnic design of the land. These designs are called xingkhap, gosbuta and many more.
Bihu dancer in Muga Mekhela Chador, in the backdrop famous
Rangghar, the largest amphitheater of Ahom era.
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Beautiful write up on Assamese mekhela sador. Beautiful model wearing mekhela sador.
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