This is How Fashionable Women from Northeast India Wear their Mekhelas

We’ve grown up watching the women in our lives wearing the mekhela so effortlessly, either in the traditional form or with an unconventional twist. Usually seen as traditional attire, mekhela has stood the test of time and is still an essential part of our lives today.

Thanks to the young women from Northeast India, always looking for innovative ways to ramp up their wardrobe – and most likely, with borrowed inspiration from their mothers. Let’s take a look at how different women style their mekhelas. [You can also buy yourself a Naga Mekhela and other traditional jewelry on our R&L Store HERE]”

Mizo ladies in their traditional mekhelas ‘Puan’ paired with trendy tops and accessories. [You can also buy yourself a Naga Mekhela and other traditional jewelry on our R&L Store HERE]

Mizo girls in their traditional ‘Puans’ | Photo courtesy @jojoismomo

Yakching looking lovely in her Naga silk mekhela paired with a white bell-sleeve top, perfect for a day out. [You can also buy yourself a Naga Mekhela and other traditional jewelry on our R&L Store HERE]

Yakching in a traditional silk Naga Mekhela | Photo courtesy @yak_ching

Valentina in all her elegance, in a pastel-toned Naga mekhela, and matching shawl. [You can also buy yourself a Naga Mekhela and other traditional jewelry on our R&L Store HERE]

Valentina Elika Zhimomi in a pastel-colored Naga mekhela.

Valentina take on mekhelas : “Although elegant to look at, it requires a skill to be in it all day. It always needs readjusting (especially if it’s made of silk) and one cannot do that openly in public. This is why my mom sews an extra piece of cloth on the sides so that it’s easier to pull it together. That’s how I wear mine with ease. I love how comfortable it is while adding a touch of femininity.“

Arunachali girls of the Nyishi tribe flaunt some seriously chic vibes in their traditional mekhela – ‘Gale’

Beautiful girls from Arunachal Pradesh in their traditional ‘Gale’ | Photo courtesy @techipriya

How pretty does Ilikivi look in a pastel-toned short mekhela with a simple sheer top and Naga headgear?!

Ilikivi in a short Naga mekhela | Photo courtesy @ilikivi

Keeping it elegantly feminine and fabulous in the Manipuri ‘Phanek’

Manipuri women in their traditional mekhela ‘Phanek’ | Photo courtesy @reenaahanthem

What appears like a saree here, is actually a two-piece drape called the ‘Mekhela-Chador’ worn traditionally by the women of Assam. Pretty easy to drape and super elegant.

The elegant handmade silk from Assam ‘Muga’ worn as ‘Mekhela Chador’ | Photo @PoojaGhose

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Curator and Co-founder of Instagram account : Nagasstreetstyle. Mother of two imps and part time radio jockey; constantly scouring the internet and magazines, to keep track of what's trending in the fashion world.