{"product_id":"paat-mekhela-chador-assam-silk-peacock-border-first-bihu","title":"Paat Mekhela Chador | Assam Silk Peacock Border First Bihu","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePaat Mekhela Chador — Assam Mulberry Silk, First Bihu \u0026amp; Daughter Gifting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePaat Mekhela Chador\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional two-piece Assamese silk garment handwoven in \u003cstrong\u003eAssam, Northeast India\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cem\u003ePaat silk\u003c\/em\u003e — mulberry silk produced by the \u003cem\u003eBombyx mori\u003c\/em\u003e silkworm, Assam's finest silk variety, prized for its natural bright lustre and exceptional drape. The \u003cem\u003emekhela\u003c\/em\u003e (the lower wrap) and the \u003cem\u003echador\u003c\/em\u003e (the upper drape over the shoulder) together form Assam's definitive formal garment. This piece is designed for one of the most emotionally significant gifting occasions in Assamese family life: the daughter's first Bihu — her first formal Bihu cultural performance, her first stage appearance in Assam silk, the moment a mother places in her daughter's hands a garment that carries the full weight of Assamese identity. A matching blouse piece is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssam — The Only Source\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Paat Mekhela Chadors are woven in \u003cstrong\u003eSualkuchi, Assam\u003c\/strong\u003e — the silk-weaving town on the Brahmaputra whose handloom families have sustained the craft of Paat silk weaving for generations. Shoppers across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune searching for an authentic Assam Paat Mekhela Chador for a daughter's first Bihu or a gifting occasion will find confirmed Sualkuchi provenance and genuine handloom craft in this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaat silk at this grade is fine, bright, and light in hand. It moves beautifully on stage, catches performance lighting with every step of the Bihu dance, and holds form through the long cultural programme evening without losing its composed drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOccasions \u0026amp; Global Reach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural first-Bihu gifting garment for daughters across Assam, and for Rongali Bihu cultural programmes and Assamese community events in Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. A distinguished \u003cstrong\u003eRaksha Bandhan\u003c\/strong\u003e sister's gift and \u003cstrong\u003eDiwali\u003c\/strong\u003e milestone gifting piece for Assamese families. For Assamese and Indian diaspora communities in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edison (New Jersey), Toronto, Sydney, and Melbourne, it is a piece of confirmed Assam provenance that brings the Bihu spirit to every occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with a plain Paat or raw silk blouse in soft mustard, coral, or white — the natural Bihu performance palette that lets the peacock-lotus border carry the visual statement. Simple gold jewellery with traditional Assamese \u003cem\u003ejunbiri\u003c\/em\u003e necklace and \u003cem\u003ekeru\u003c\/em\u003e earrings completes the look for the stage and the family photograph alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric: Authentic Paat (Mulberry) Silk, handwoven in Sualkuchi, Assam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarment type: Two-piece Mekhela Chador — traditional Assamese formal dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Peacock and lotus border with traditional rang-dhang diagonal stripe body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlouse piece: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasions: First Bihu performance, Rongali Bihu, daughter gifting, Raksha Bandhan, Diwali, Assamese weddings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Dry clean only; store in muslin away from humidity and sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping: India, UK, USA, EU, Canada, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the peacock motif particularly suited to a first Bihu Mekhela Chador?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe peacock — mayur in Assamese — is the most celebrated motif in Assam's textile and performing arts tradition, associated with the grace, beauty, and expressive energy of the Bihu dance. A Paat Mekhela Chador with a peacock and lotus border from Sualkuchi is the most culturally specific and meaningful garment a mother can gift her daughter for her first Bihu performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich occasions is this garment best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is ideal for a daughter's first Bihu performance, Rongali Bihu cultural programmes, Raksha Bandhan gifting, Diwali, and Assamese wedding season — across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune, and for diaspora communities in the UK, USA, EU, Canada, and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for a Paat Mekhela Chador?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry cleaning is essential to preserve the Paat silk's natural lustre and the woven peacock-lotus border and rang-dhang stripe details. Store folded in soft muslin away from direct sunlight and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this ship across India and internationally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We ship to all major Indian cities and internationally to the UK (London, Birmingham, Manchester), USA (Edison NJ, Toronto), EU, and Australia (Sydney, Melbourne).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a blouse piece included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a matching blouse piece is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakshin Vastram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46633451192422,"sku":"SKU08202605","price":8200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5617\/3670\/files\/CC28230A-4420-4E8D-BA7C-788664835DC3.jpg?v=1787492543","url":"https:\/\/dakshinvastram.com\/products\/paat-mekhela-chador-assam-silk-peacock-border-first-bihu","provider":"Dakshin Vastram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}