{"product_id":"mekhela-chador-bihu-festival-assam-silk-uk","title":"Mekhela Chador – Bihu Festival Silk Dress from Assam","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMekhela Chador – Wear Your Roots This Bihu\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBihu is the heartbeat of Assam — and no celebration of Bihu is complete without the \u003cstrong\u003eMekhela Chador\u003c\/strong\u003e. This iconic two-piece Assamese silk garment, with its graceful cylindrical Mekhela and flowing Chador, is the traditional dress of Bihu dancers and Assamese women across generations. It is a garment that does not merely clothe — it declares identity, celebrates heritage, and carries the joy of the Brahmaputra valley wherever it is worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the Assamese community celebrating Bihu across the UK — in \u003cstrong\u003eLondon, Birmingham, Leicester, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Luton, Slough, Reading, Milton Keynes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSwindon\u003c\/strong\u003e — this Mekhela Chador from Dakshin Vastram brings the spirit of Assam directly to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMade for Bihu, Loved for Every Occasion\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBihu-Ready Drape:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mekhela Chador’s fluid silhouette is designed for movement — perfect for Bihu dance performances and cultural programmes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandwoven Assam Silk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted on traditional looms by skilled Assamese weavers, each piece is rich in texture and cultural meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Motifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woven with classic Assamese patterns — from the iconic Gamosa-inspired borders to nature-inspired flora and fauna motifs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; Graceful:\u003c\/strong\u003e The silk drapes beautifully in motion, making it ideal for dance, ceremony, and celebration alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Cultural Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wearing a Mekhela Chador at Bihu in the UK is a powerful act of cultural pride and community belonging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarment: Two-piece Mekhela Chador (Mekhela + Chador)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric: Handwoven Assam Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasion: Bihu, Rongali Bihu, Cultural Programmes, Weddings, Pujas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Dry clean only; store folded in soft muslin away from sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDakshin Vastram ships every Mekhela Chador with full tracking and premium packaging to \u003cstrong\u003eLondon, Birmingham, Leicester, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Luton, Slough, Reading, Milton Keynes, Swindon, Bristol, Cardiff\u003c\/strong\u003e and all across the United Kingdom — in time for your Bihu celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakshin Vastram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45633186791526,"sku":"SKU05202619","price":32560.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5617\/3670\/files\/4_c4116ac5-d47b-4706-a603-0605b74248f4.png?v=1779142475","url":"https:\/\/dakshinvastram.com\/products\/mekhela-chador-bihu-festival-assam-silk-uk","provider":"Dakshin Vastram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}