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Abstract: Assam is the state where reside diversified population of various ethnic and tribal peoples along with their diversified culture. Among them Mishing are one of the most significant tribe of this region. Since their presentation is the authentic history of Assam. They have contributed a lot for richness of greater Assamese culture. This paper is to make an investigation into the role and the socio-economic status of women in Mishing society of Assam considering different aspect of their contributions, such as participation in economic activity and other productive activities etc. Among them weaving is regarded as an exclusive contribution. The socio-economic condition of this community is not quite well as compared to other communities. They are originally known as farmer. Now a days, a portion of them is being related with some other occupation too, but it is very limited portion. Form the very beginning of the development of this community weaving has been playing a significant role among the communities. In earlier they weave cloths only for their domestic purpose. But at present, they extended it in to commercial purpose too. But at present the weaving among Mishing's are facing serious problems many way. So it is the high time to give importance over the matter and take necessary steps for well functioning of the craft among them. This is an attempt through which a study is conducted to light out its role along with various obstacles faces by it by using descriptive method of study.