Mekhela chador

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Mekhela chador is a traditional Assamese two-piece silk or cotton garment worn by women, known for its elegant drape and intricate woven designs.

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Mekhela chador canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Assamese clothing
traditional garment
women's garment
associatedWith Assamese culture
Bihu
surface form: Bihu festival
color golden
red
white
countryOfOrigin India
culturalSignificance symbol of Assamese identity
traditional bridal wear in Assam
decoratedWith floral patterns
geometric patterns
traditional Assamese motifs
differsFrom sari
ethnicGroup Assamese people
genderAssociation female
hasComponentShape draped upper cloth
tubular lower garment
hasPart chador
mekhela
hasQuality elegant drape
intricate woven designs
material cotton
silk
oftenMadeFrom Eri silk
Muga silk
Pat silk
placeOfOrigin Assam
regionallySignificantIn Lower Assam
Upper Assam
similarTo sari
style draped garment
technique handloom weaving
jacquard weaving
timePeriod in continuous use in Assam for centuries
usedFor women's wear
wornBy Assamese women
wornIn Assam
Northeast India
wornOnOccasion festivals
formal events
religious ceremonies
weddings
wornWith blouse
traditional jewelry

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Assamese people traditionalDress Mekhela chador