Assamese Gamosa Fabrics-Assam Gamosa
Assamese Gamosa Fabrics – Assam Gamosa
Fabrics:
Gamusa performs an vital position in asssamese tradition. Lot of examples might be cited on this matter. Cotton yarn is used to weave Gamusa, cotton absorbs water instantly, additional it’s straightforward to scrub. To wipe the physique after taking bathtub or to carry betal nut, meals to work or utilizing as head gear and to tie around the waist (Tongali) throughout Bihu festival, Gamusa serves us in numerous methods. Cotton yarn (kecha suta ) of 40 numbers with red border (anchu) utilized in Gamusa (often floral design) is used to wipe physique after taking bathtub.
Yarn count 2/60,2/80,2/150 or very high-quality 1000 bleached twisted yarn (Pokua suta) is used to supply advantageous and distinctive pieces of Gamusa with red pari and enormous floral motifs in each side to supply to ‘Namghar’, to pay our respects to visitors and elders, spiritual events and many others.
Cotton yarn is utilized in Gamusa for numerous functions, however silks, like, mulberry, muga, tasar and likewise artwork silks are used to weave Gamusa. These are used during marriage events specifically for the bride groom. Adhikar’s of satrs, Namghar and the famed/ well-known individuals are honoured by silk Gamusa.
Borders:
The border and crosswise border with design is often of red color which is called ‘Anchu’. Originally, red color was derived from the plant `Anchu’, scientific identify Morinda Angustifolia. The lengthwise border or Pari’ has three red strips1/2″-3/4” vast often known as ‘sotia’ and in between ‘sotia’ strips of three skinny traces (2 instances) often known as ‘pooli’ are organized. This is the precise association of pari i.e. lengthwise border. Some chosen floral motifs in crosswise borders are used between two typical’ kasori’ design (creeper with floral motif).
The portion between designs of two crosswise borders are often known as khioni ; apart from red color, green, espresso, brick and many others. are used for numerous functions. Specifically red color is said to be the color of blood, it’s the image of confidence and courageous. The unweaved lengthwise yarn in each ends of ‘gamusa’ are often known as ‘Dahi’.
