Apaapi Journal

Choosing between a silk Mekhela Chador and a cotton Mekhela Chador depends on the occasion, climate, and personal style. While silk Mekhela Chador from Assam is ideal for weddings, bridal wear, and festive celebrations due to its rich texture and elegant drape, cotton Mekhela Chador offers breathable comfort perfect for Rongali Bihu, cultural gatherings, and everyday traditional wear. In this guide, we compare silk vs cotton Mekhela Chador to help you decide which authentic Assamese traditional dress is right for you.

Learn about the Mekhela Chador—Assam’s traditional handwoven dress—its origins, fabrics, and enduring cultural meaning

A recent visit to Assam had been quite stimulating for us. As a handloom enthusiast and promoter, we have always encouraged our associates, readers, and viewers to opt for handloom products. A close encounter with weavers of Assam, reinforced the idea of using handloom products instead of the power loom. While we acknowledge that power loom products are cheaper than handloom garments, there are quite a few advantages of using handmade items. By buying handmade products, you will not only support a community of workers, but you are also using an environmentally friendly product, reduces carbon footprint, and offers quite...

“It’s not about the degrees, it’s about the knowledge that you have.”  Hey everyone, in this article, I am going to talk about how Apaapi started, and the things that inspired me to kick off this entrepreneurial journey. Hold your seatbelts tight, this is going to be an adventurous ride. Despite belonging to a software developer background, and my love for technology. some things other than this used to amaze me whenever I visited my natives' place. I found myself extremely proud and happy to see women leading in every field of life in Assam. In today’s world of women’s...