Sattriya dance features distinct costumes for both male and female performers:

Sattriya dance features distinct costumes for both male and female performers:

The male costume comprising the dhoti and chadar and the paguri ( turban)

The male costume comprising the dhoti and chadar and the paguri ( turban)

the female costume comprising the ghuri, chadar and kanchi (waist cloth)

the female costume comprising the ghuri, chadar and kanchi (waist cloth)

Both male and female dancers wear traditional Assamese jewelry made with gold, silver, or beads.

Both male and female dancers wear traditional Assamese jewelry made with gold, silver, or beads. 

The jewellery may include head ornaments, earrings, necklaces, bangles, and armlets.

The jewellery may include head ornaments, earrings, necklaces, bangles, and armlets.

The costumes were of white or raw silk color with use of red, blue and yellow for specific dance numbers.

The costumes were of white or raw silk color with use of red, blue and yellow for specific dance numbers.

A decorative piece named Kopali worn on the forehead, usually made of sandalwood paste or other natural materials.

A decorative piece named Kopali worn on the forehead, usually made of sandalwood paste or other natural materials.

Female dancers often decorate their hair with white flowers, adding a touch of elegance and symbolism.

Female dancers often decorate their hair with white flowers, adding a touch of elegance and symbolism.

Traditionally, Sattriya dance costumes were crafted from silk or raw silk.

Traditionally, Sattriya dance costumes were crafted from silk or raw silk. 

Nowadays, other materials like cotton and synthetic fabrics are also used, offering more affordability and practicality.

Nowadays, other materials like cotton and synthetic fabrics are also used, offering more affordability and practicality.

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