Gamocha, which is an important heritage craft and pride of Assam, is often gifted to elders and loved ones during Bihu as a token of appreciation

Gamocha, which is an important heritage craft and pride of Assam, is often gifted to elders and loved ones during Bihu as a token of appreciation

Gamocha is a handwoven rectangular cotton piece of cloth with red borders and different designs and motifs depicting the flora, fauna and cultural symbols of Assam

Gamocha is a handwoven rectangular cotton piece of cloth with red borders and different designs and motifs depicting the flora, fauna and cultural symbols of Assam

It may be mentioned that the gamocha which is given as a gift during the festival of Rongali Bihu is referred to as Bihuwan

It may be mentioned that the gamocha which is given as a gift during the festival of Rongali Bihu is referred to as Bihuwan

These are the meanings denoted by the gift of Bihuwan-

These are the meanings denoted by the gift of Bihuwan-

1. Respect Bihuwan is gifted to elders or esteemed individuals as a mark of respect

1. Respect Bihuwan is gifted to elders or esteemed individuals as a mark of respect

2. Love It is also given to younger ones as a mark of showering love on this special occasion in April

2. Love It is also given to younger ones as a mark of showering love on this special occasion in April

3. Prestige People often go to great lengths to buy expensive gamochas like paator gamochas for dear ones as a mark of showing their status and prestige in society

3. Prestige People often go to great lengths to buy expensive gamochas like paator gamochas for dear ones as a mark of showing their status and prestige in society

4. Good wishes Bihuwan is gifted to spread good wishes to someone on the occasion of Rongali which marks the beginning of Bohag or the Assamese New Year

4. Good wishes Bihuwan is gifted to spread good wishes to someone on the occasion of Rongali which marks the beginning of Bohag or the Assamese New Year

5. Blessings Bihuwan is also given to seek blessings from elders in Assam during Bihu

5. Blessings Bihuwan is also given to seek blessings from elders in Assam during Bihu

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