Question 4287
Mekhela Chador' is a traditional dress from the state of:
Answer
Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Assam. Mekhela Chador is a traditional dress worn by women of Assam. This dress has two pieces – Mekhela - Bottom Portion: draped from the waist downwards and a wide cylindrical piece cloth. Strings are not used to tie Mekhela around the waist. Chador – Top Portion: long cloth piece having one end tucked into the top of Mekhela and the rest is draped around the chest and back. Important Points Traditional Dresses – Odisha : Kataki Sari and Sambalpuri Sari (Women); Dhoti with Kurta or Gamcha (Men) West Bengal: Sari (Women); Dhoti (Men) Assam : Gamosa (men); Dokhna (Women) Tripura : Rikutu Gamcha with Kubai and Pagri (Men); Rinai and Khakloo (Women) Key Points Traditional Mekhela Chador is made of Cotton, Muga, Pat Silk, and Eri Silk. In past, Riha was worn as a Chador. Riha is still included in the dress as a part of Assamese bridal trousseau and sometimes in traditional events like Bihu and other Assamese festivals. Traditional Mekhela Chador – Dress of Assam
