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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.
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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