Gaamkharu: The Origin Of Muga Culture And Culture In India

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GAAMKHARU It is a traditional piece of ornament in Assam. This is a special pair of bangles usually made of silver but it is available in gold too and beautiful floral patterns are inscribed on it. In olden days, the silver gaamkharu was worn by men folk but with the passing of time, women started wearing them too. Today, we can only see women wear gaamkharu on occasions like marriage, bihu, etc. The gaamkharu is a very important part of my family and this pair particularly has been passed on to my mom through the matriarchal lineage as she is the eldest daughter from her generation and has been in the family since more than half a century. Family photograph Photography arrived in India earlier than in other parts of the world mainly due to …show more content…

This particular certificate was of 30th September 1950, when he passed Intermediate Science with a First Division. Muga mekhela sador The muga silk industry of Assam has been in existence since time immemorial. In Assam, muga silk weaving is an ancient craft, though there is no definite and precise mention of the time of its origin. Due to lack of definite and authentic contemporary historical accounts, different Scholars have drawn different opinions and conclusions regarding the origin of muga culture. Ahom regime (1228- 1828) can be considered as the golden period for muga culture of Assam, which prospered and thrived and had become a part of social and economic life of the Assamese people. Due to immense co-operation and initiative from Ahom kings, the rearers, reelers & weavers became skillful and the industry grew rapidly. Attempts have been made to study the historical perspectives of muga silk industry in Assam and its present status. The one with less detailing in the picture was woven by my great grandmother and the one with heavy detailing has been in my family from several generations. It is very important to us, as Assamese, because muga mekhela sador is, an attire that is worn by our culture’s females in auspicious

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