Orange Two Tone Cotton by Mulberry Silk traditional Mekhla Chadar .
This is a genuine handloom product from our looms in Assam, India.
It has Cotton in the warp and Mulberry silk in the weft and all interwoven motifs are in Muga Ghicha Silk .
The Mekhla and Chador is a traditional 2 piece dress from the North East State of Assam, India . The Mekhla is appx a 2 .5 meters by 36 Inches fabric , which is used as a lower wrap / skirt by Assamese Women. The Warp will have pleats when worn. The top part or 'chadar ' is a shawl or half -sari which is used to cover the upper portion of the body and is worn on top of the mekhla or wrap. The usual size is 3 Meters long and about 36 inches in width.
The fabric is very soft and very easy to handle and care for. These sets are very light and meant for casual day wear or for semi formal occasions .
Due to the presence of Mulberry silk , there is a very subtle sheen to the fabric .
The mekhla chadar comes with a blouse piece with borders.
We try to capture the exact colours but there may be slight difference in colours between the actual product and that in the image due to lighting issues.
Wash Care - Can hand wash . Wash separately . Use mild detergents . Do not wring . Shade Dry .
