Bangladesh, June 23 -- In the Garo language, the word 'Dak' means body and 'Manda' means cloth or sari. ' Dakmanda' was originated from the combination of these two words.

This is not just an ordinary dress made of yarn and color; it is the identity of Garo women who grew up in the lap of the Shalbans of Madhupur, Ghatail and Sakhipur in Tangail - a living canvas of thousands of years of culture and ethnic heritage.

Once upon a time, women used to appear in the joy and excitement of Garo social festivals, weddings or Wangala wearing Dakmandas of the same color.

As the atmosphere of the festival was enhanced by the same color, it also proudly announced the presence of their own culture.

However, due to the evolution of time, the inten...