The Gamosa or Gamusa (গামোচা) illustration

Tried some Gamusa (গামোচা) illustrations.I used sources from several websites. Please let me know if there are any changes that need be made.

The Gamosa or Gamusa is an article of significance for the indigenous people of Assam, India. It is generally a white rectangular piece of cloth with primarily a red border on three sides and red woven motifs on the fourth . Although cotton yarn is the most common material for making/weaving gamosas, there are special occasion ones made from Pat silk.It is used to cover the altar at the prayer hall or cover the scriptures. An object of reverence is never placed on the bare ground, but always on a gamusa.It is used by the farmer, fishermen or hunter as a waistcloth (tongali) or a loincloth (suriya) or Gamsa; a Bihu dancer wraps it around the head with a fluffy knot.It is hung around the neck at the prayer hall (naamghar) and was thrown over the shoulder in the past to signify social status.Guests are welcomed with the offering of a gamusa and tamul (betel nut) and elders are offered gamusas (referred to as bihuwaan in this case) during Bihu.One can therefore, very well say, that the gamusa symbolizes the indigenous life and culture of Assam.

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