 The word Churia is possibly derived from "Churu-isa" in Deori-Chutia meaning short(Churu) cloth(Isa).The Churias used by Chutia men are very well depicted in the terracota plates of Bhismaknaagar as well as the Tamreswari temple.As per Buranjis, the Ahom royals didn't allow any common man to wear dhotis till their ankles which may be the reason why Chutias donot wear it that way.The Gamusa is an important part of the Chutia attire and is used as a scarf.