Assamese Mekhela debuts at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Autumn Week. "Mumbai based fashion designer Vaishali Shadangule stole the glamorous red carpet show at Wills, inspired by Mekhla Chadar – the traditional Assamese attire. About Muga (Mooga or Moonga as some pronounce) - the indigenous silk, also known as the pride of Assam, is produced by the Antheraea assamensis caterpillars endemic to the state . It’s beautiful golden hue lends itself for artistic weaving. The continuous silk filaments are mostly used for mekhla chadors, sarees and dress material, while the hand spun yarn is used to make shawls and home furnishing. In Assam, Moonga is worn by women in the form of Mekhla, a concert of three pieces of cloth– a skirt like a sarong, a blouse and an additional piece of cloth draped over the shoulder. In Assam, Mekhla Chador or Saree costs a minimum Rs 10,000. Vaishali got introduced to the the magic of Moonga and its design during her visit to Assam last year. In her collection at the WLIFW, she incorporated elements of Mekhla that symbolises the complex lanes and architectural design of the villages of the state. Over 400 female weavers helped brought alive her creations with the beautiful drapes and mix of fine constructions to bring out the beauty of the Mekhla by retaining its original elements." ~ sevendiary
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 12:05:47 +0000
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