Handloom traditional Mekhla Chadar in Mulberry Silk .
This is a genuine handloom product from our looms in Assam, India.
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 set has mulberry silk in the warp and weft . Mulberry is also known as Pat silk in Assam . Here the interwoven motifs are in mercerised cotton .
The mekhla chadar comes with blouse piece that has a border . But you can mix and match it with any contrast colour.
The blouse in the image is for photography purpose only.
Please note there may be slight difference in colours visible in the image and that of the actual product due to lightning issues.
