The tribes of Arunachal weave on the backstrap loom in bold geometric bands — the Apatani and Adi each with their own palette of black, red, white and yellow. The cloth marks clan, ceremony and season in India's easternmost hills.
- Region of origin:
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Materials:
- cotton; wool
- Techniques:
- loin-loom geometric weaving
- HS code (customs):
- 6214
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About Arunachal Handloom (Apatani / Adi)
The tribes of Arunachal weave on the backstrap loom in bold geometric bands — the Apatani and Adi each with their own palette of black, red, white and yellow. The cloth marks clan, ceremony and season in India's easternmost hills.
- Region of origin
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Materials
- cotton; wool
- Techniques
- loin-loom geometric weaving
- HS code (customs)
- 6214
How it’s made
loin-loom geometric weaving
The makers
Crafted by Apatani & Adi tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.
Buying Arunachal Handloom (Apatani — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Arunachal Handloom (Apatani pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Arunachal Handloom (Apatani piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Arunachal Handloom (Apatani piece cost?
- Handmade Arunachal Handloom (Apatani typically ranges from ₹1,500 to ₹18,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Arunachal Handloom (Apatani piece?
- Keep Arunachal Handloom (Apatani out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
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