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- Assam is one of the seven sisters of the North East India. The Muga of Assam to the world is the golden silk fiber for which Assam is famous. One can see the silk begin its journey from the cocoon stage, to its unraveling and then to the loom to finally emerge as a assam saris. Women wear assam saree on festive occasions. For the shopping of assam sari utsavfashion gives you the latest range from the assam saree sari, assam saree sari for online shopping of indian sarees from assam, learn more about assam sarees and sarees manufactured in assam.
- Muga silk is sumptuous royal, heavenly; it is exotic, erotic and sensual. But most of all, it is simply sheer beauty with ample strength and durability. Besides this, muga is washable at home and is free from the dry-cleaning hassles, unlike other silk fabrics. The muga silk filament due to less porosity cannot be bleached and hence cannot be dyed. All that glitters is not Gold but all that is golden and shimmering is muga silk. The qualities of muga are unrivalled by any other fiber or fabric, and any comparison to muga is flattering to the compared.
- Handloom weaving is Assam's largest and oldest industry. Weaving has been a way of life in Assam since time immemorial. Tradition has it that the skill to weave was the primary qualification of a young girl for her eligibility for marriage. A soldier was sent off for battle with a dress material made overnight. And one that was considered as important as his weapon. This perhaps explains why Assam has largest concentration of handlooms and weavers in the country. Handloom of Assam is not confined to a particular group of people or to a particular region. Assam was one of the first places where the practice of rearing silkworms and using heir thread came into vogue. The practice is one that has survived the downfall of the Assam Raj and the alterations in the economic conditions of the people that is entailed, and in spite of the attraction of imported silk and cotton.
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- Muga silk 'Mekhala Chador' is still the national dress of Assamese and forms the common costume of the woven of the Assam valley. Weaving has been in Assam an age old affair descending down from generation to generation through the pathway of centuries old history. Assamese literature and scriptures bear ample testimony to this.
- Assam is famous for modernity appealing sarees and its end, muga and paat silks exemplary saree collection. Intricately weaved muga and paat sarees and mekhela chaddars (local costume) are available at most garment shops. However it is better to buy these from a government emporium. Pragjyotika and Purbashree are reliable emporia. Assam is also known for its cane and bamboo products. Assamese craftsmen pro duce beautiful cane and bamboo furniture, decorative items and jewellery. Small, delicately crafted cane and bamboo earrings, necklaces and bangles, make unique gifts. The main shopping centers are Fancy Bazaar, Paltan Bazaar and Pan Bazaar. Most government emporia are located in the Pan Bazaar and Ambari area.
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Beautiful saree.By Bushra Fayyaz from Alexanria, VA on 1/26/2013 10:30:08 PM AM
Bottom Line : Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments :The product was delivered on time and I loved it, its simply gorgeous. Thank you Utsav.
Great.By Priyah from Singapore on 1/26/2013 8:51:28 PM
Bottom Line : Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments : Item in good condition and very fast delivery, would love to order more, hats off utsav team.
Love It.By Desi Girl from Cheshire, CT on 1/16/2013 1:27:06 AM
Bottom Line : I just got this and I loved it. The shipping was fast and the packaging was great. The sari is beautiful in real life. Color is good and the little white spots are actually pearls. The color is great..
Gorgeous SareeBy SK from San Jose, CA on 1/16/2013 3:37:55 AM
Bottom Line : Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments :Such a beautiful sari.Looks much better than the one in the picture.Gorgeous color, pretty workmanship and on time delivery.Thanks Utsav.