Mekhela Chadar

Mekhela Chador (also spelled as Mekhala Chadar, Mekhela Sador or Mekhla Chadar), is a type of Saree comprising two pieces of cloth, draped on the top and bottom, which is the traditional attire worn by the women of Assam.The bottom half of this distinct dress is called the ‘Mekhela‘ which is round fit and is used waist downwards over a petticoat. The top portion of the dress is called Chador, which is let loose at the end like in a saree.