Mekhela Chadar (or Sador) is a two-part attire, with Mekhela – the lower part, is stitched in a wide cylindrical shape, draped and tucked into the waist after being folded into pleats. The folds are to the right, as opposed to the pleats in the Nivi style of the saree, which are folded to the left. The Mekhela is usually tucked in a petticoat worn inside. The upper part – The Sador or Chador is a long piece of cloth that is tucked into the upper portion of the Mekhela, in triangular folds and the rest is draped around the body over a blouse as similar to the Sari. The borders of the Chadors, called ‘Paari’, are usually of a single trailing pattern or colour usually similar to the pattern and motifs used in the Mekhela.