The Asur tribe, an aboriginal community in Eastern India, is quite well-known for its unique and exquisitely woven textiles. Among traditional pieces for Asur women, there is included an extravagant and very white and orange chequered sari with a blue and orange border as part of its long wedding procession.This handloomed piece that has been intricately weaved speaks volumes of the tribe's culture and identity that has been in existence for generations. Another version that garners attention in their traditional attire is a chequered sari with a bold red border and is equally culturally significant.

The design and color on the saris represent the relationship of the Asur tribe with nature and their artistic expressions. Weaving is a prime way of living in this culture, and materials used for dyeing the fabrics are often those which are naturally available to them. Big check designs and brilliant colors are one distinguishing characteristic of their textile tradition in India, indicating their heritage and individualistic aesthetic sensibility.

These traditional clothes express much more than clothing to the Asur people; they express just another facet of their history. Their artistry, even though under severe threat from modernity, has the backing of the community. Documentation and promotion has been undertaken to guarantee that Asur textiles are preserved for posterity.