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Naga Shawl

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About Naga Shawl

Each Naga tribe weaves its own shawl on the backstrap loin-loom, its bold stripes and motifs encoding the wearer's tribe, status and feats — the warrior's Tsungkotepsu among the most storied. They are identity worn on the body.

Region of origin
Nagaland
GI registration
Chakhesang Shawl (Naga)
Materials
cotton; wool
Techniques
loin-loom weaving; symbolic banding
HS code (customs)
6214

How it’s made

loin-loom weavingsymbolic banding

The makers

Crafted by Naga tribes (Chakhesang, Ao, Angami) of Nagaland.

Why “GI-tagged” matters

Naga Shawl is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Chakhesang Shawl (Naga)”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.

GI-certified authenticity

Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions

Artisan-direct

Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings

Traceable provenance

Every piece carries its maker, region & origin