Assamese Silk: The Elegance of the Ahom Queen Rani Phuleswar
The North East has always been considered the most deprived part of India. Given the way the other Indian states have grown, the North East is still somewhat far behind.
That's why their art and culture still maintain their authenticity because mixed-up culture still hasn’t reached north east.
That's why their dresses, weaving art, and costume culture are still very much magnificent.
Assam silk’s history depicts nothing but the same story.
Assamese silk screams the vibe of the surviving royal lineage. A wonderful story was associated with it, which is as interesting as an adventure.
A minister during the Ahom king Pratap Singh's reign, Momai Tamuli Barua, was very much obsessed with weaving. He made a rule that every woman should spin and weave a minimum quantity of silk every day; otherwise, they would be punished.
During 1228-1826 AD, this household handicraft flourished, and Ahom queen, ‘‘Rani Phuleswari’ encouraged the asammesse girls to learn the art of weaving as a formal training.
This may sound like a historical melodrama to you, but it's damn true.
The brief history of Assam silk and its evaluation
The Assam silk is nothing but a dignified form of Muga silk. Its wild colour, especially the golden yellow appearance, makes it the VIP of the textile industry.
The silkworms are first farmed, and they are given the som and the salulu leaves for their nutrition. After a couple of months, the shiny white pat is formed as the amateur version of the earthy muga silk,
The peace silk, I mean Erandi silk or eri silks, are also a form of Assam silk, used by the Assamese girl and the other girls from the rest of the world.
The mekkla-chadar, the traditional Assamese dress, which is worn by the Ahomiya ladies during bihu is made of Muga Tussar material.
Riha, the traditional dresses of the young generation, from which the genz’s have moved away, were also made of such silk. Whether it’s the plain uka or the decorative phulbahar, each traditional costume is a designer statement.
How will you identify the authentic Assam Silk
But the real magic of the fabric doesn’t rely on the motif or the decorative pattern. The real magic lies in the narrative story encrypted with patience throughout the body.
Miri, the romantic symmetry of two birds arguing with each other, just like the couple does, while sitting on the tree, depicts the story of romance through the intricacies of the threads.
Moora phool is the twin peacock picture sitting on the branches with a blooming lotus. This design is also very famous nowadays.
Kaziranga decoration is also very famous, as a mini safari is drawn all over the silk, featuring rhinos, deer, and the wild birds.
The stylised pineapples are also a beloved motif among Assamese silk lovers.
FAQs
1. Assam Silk Saree online available?
Yes, if you search with the term on Google, you will get the contacts of many ssam silk saree wholesalers.
2. What is the ssam silk saree price?
The ssam silk saree price starts from 5k and goes upto in lakhs
3. Assam silk saree in Kolkata available ?
Yes, good quality ssam silk saree in kolkata in available but you have to search for the luxury fashion house brand who basically sales the authentic assam silk.