Handloom Tassar Silk by Muga Silk traditional Mishing triabal design Mekhela Chador Set from Assam .
The interwoven motifs are in natural dyed Eri silk and tested zari . The set has a Chador that has borders of different widths on the two ends ( Aanchal ) . It is by design . This set's weaving technique is very traditional where all motifs have been picked individually by the weaver. The design motifs are very traditional and associated with the Mishing Tribe of the region .
This is a traditional 2 piece dress from the North East State of Assam, India . The Mekhla is a 3 yard by 1 yard fabric , which is used as a lower wrap 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 yards long and about 1 and 1/2 yards in width.
Muga Silk - The most valued silk from India. Almost exclusively reared and produced in Assam, India. It is indigenous to the Brahmaputra Valley and assiduously practiced in the districts of Assam. The moth is basically a wild moth. Hence it is categorised as Vanya Silk or Wild silk by the silk board of India.(http://csb.gov.in/silk-sericulture/silk/vanya-silk/)
The yarn produced is a natural rich golden yellow or light brown colour depending on the host plant it feeds on. These are unique products. No dyes are applied to the yarns. The golden colour is its natural colour. Most Muga rearing and cultivation is still done by village clusters in Assam in the traditional method.
Tassar Silk - Another wild variety of silks found mostly in the forest areas of Jharkhand , Chattisgarh & Orissa in India . Like Muga , Tassar silk yarn production is still a village activity & tribal activity providing means of employment to many women of these communities.
Natural Tassar comes in off whites to light golden shade depending upon many factors. It blends beautifully with the golden Muga.
The mekhla chadar comes with blouse piece that has a wide border and all over motifs as shown here .
We try to capture the exact colours but due to lighting and the presence of silks , there may be slight variation in colours of the actual product from that in the image.
Wash Care - Dry Clean Only.
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