A Century Year Old Mekhela & Sador

 

Place - Satyanath Bora Hall, Guwahati

 

Courtesy -  Biswanath Bora

 

This is a three piece Riha, Mekhela & Sador. It was woven by Bhuban Mohini Boranee, wife of Satyanath Bora on the occasion of their eldest son Ambikanth Bora's wedding, to be worn by their daughter-in-law at the ceremony. It was woven in 1916-17 and took nearly six months to complete.