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Muga Silk Mekhela Chador set from Assam

Muga Silk Mekhela Chador set from Assam

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Authentic Muga Silk Mekhela Chador Set from Assam with motifs in soft pastel blue and zari .

Traditionally Muga silk Mekhela Chadors are in bright colour combinations . Here we have kept the contrast to minimum and made it more contemporary in design . 

The interwoven motifs are in tested golden zari and mercerised cotton. 

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. Muga silks resist sunshine and are more durable than mulberry silks. Muga silks can be termed Organic as no harmful chemicals have been used in the cultivation of host trees or in the processing of silk fabrics.  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. 

 Muga Silk also tend to be slightly fluffy which over a period will settle down. Muga retains its lustre and strength and if stored properly will outlast one's lifetime. 

The Mekhla and Chador is a  traditional 2 piece dress from the North East State of Assam, India . The Mekhla is  appx 1.20 Mt in length and 37" width when stitched. 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 37 inches in width.

Wash Care -  Dry Clean 

As with all silks - Store in cool place and Dry Place. 

We try to capture the exact colours but due to factors like lightning and the nature of silks , there may be slight difference in colour between the actual product and that in the image. 

We will certify the Muga Silk by attaching the lab test certifying the authenticity of the yarns . It will also come with GI tag . 

Please check with us the availability of the set before placing the order as it may sell out from our other sales channels. In that case , we will make it to order. 

Made to Order delivery may take up to 2 months.

Customisation possible in Made to Order .

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