Gamosa

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Gamosa is a traditional Assamese handwoven cotton cloth, typically white with red borders and motifs, symbolizing respect, cultural identity, and social bonding in Assam.

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Gamosa canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cultural symbol
traditional textile
alsoSpelledAs Gamocha
Gamusa
associatedWith Assamese calendar
surface form: Assamese New Year

Bihu
surface form: Bihu festival
borderColor red
color white
country India
culturalPractice presented as a token of honour
used in traditional Assamese dance costumes
culturalSignificance marker of Assamese identity
ethnicGroup Assamese people
etymology derived from Assamese words related to body-wiping cloth
genderUsage used by men and women
hasDesignElement floral motifs
geometric motifs
traditional Assamese patterns
hasMotifColor red
languageName Assamese
madeBy Assamese weavers
material cotton
productionType handloom
region Assam
religiousUse covering religious texts
offering in temples
symbolicRole sign of blessing
sign of welcome
symbolizes cultural identity
respect
social bonding
UNESCOStatus part of intangible cultural heritage of Assam (informal recognition)
usedFor daily use cloth
decorative purposes
festivals
honouring guests
religious ceremonies
weavingTechnique handwoven
wornAs headgear
scarf
shoulder cloth

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