Textile - 2210 cm - 115 cm - Naga Shawl/ body wrap

The ‘Tshetsurahe' - The Shawl/Body Wrap of the Chakhesang tribe of Nagaland, North-Eastern India.


Purely handwoven using loin loom by women in the tribal villages of Nagaland, northeast India
This shawl is traditionally worn by men of the tribe.
Naga Shawls are not mere wraps against they are highly symbolic and are the traditional dress of Nagaland.
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This shawl is unique as it can be universally worn both by men and women unlike other gender-specific shawls and by the rich and poor alike.
Unlike the Feast of Merit shawl that is used by only those who have hosted the feast for the community, this shawl is a favorite of both young and old; men and women

The weaves of the Naga Tribes are unique. it takes the term "handwoven" to a heightened level of handcraft that is incredible. Naga Shawls are the most distinctive and famous within India and all over the world, They are a part of every celebration. They have a distinctive pattern that is primarily red and black in color. They are worn by various Naga tribes. There are around 16 tribes in Nagaland and each has its own distinctive design and color combination.

DESIGN, CRAFTSMEN, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE :
Design: Traditional Ao Naga men's shawl. Purely handwoven shawl in red and black for men. The white patch in the middle is hand embroidered with beautiful designs of animals and birds like Mithun, cock, peacock lion, tiger, and elephants aligned with tribal geometric designs. This embroidery design is even more detailed and larger in size.
Naga Shawls are not mere wraps against the cold, they are highly symbolic and are the traditional dress of Nagaland.

THE WEAVING OF THE NAGA TRIBE SHAWL
Naga shawls are made with narrow loin looms. The shawls are woven with a rayon weft and weaving is done mostly with cotton. The shawl is beautified with figures woven in the center.
Naga Shawls are mostly made of red and black wool. These shawls are famous for their unique designs and motifs. They have distinctive patterns with traditional design motifs including simple clean lines, stripes, squares, and bands.
Loin loom weaving is painstakingly done by hand and unlike other looms where it's only the hands and legs of the weaver which is involved in the process, here it is the entire body. This traditional craft enabled women in northeast India to gain meaningful livelihood opportunities even today and preserve their #naga Tribe culture.
The designs were woven into the cloth in different colors with warp or weft threads using a stick of bamboo, or even porcupine quills. Because of the nature of the loom, the designs were always linear and geometric. Sometimes the shawl was woven into three different pieces and joined together. Weaving is a laborious process, and each piece could take about ten hours for an expert weaver.

HOW TO USE THEM :
Wrap it around you and feel the love
Makes an easy gift to a sister, brother, father, mother, girlfriend, boyfriend husband, wife
No need for sizing
A very easy gift to give and receive, everyone loves them
The perfect gift ideas for ceremonies, weddings, birthdays, camping, travels, home decor, sofa throw
People love the multi-functionality of this gift and how many uses it has.
Can be used in Home decor

Length: 210cm
Width : 115cm
Weight:almost 600gm
Handmade: Handwoven
Material : Wool