The Puanchei is the most colourful Mizo handloom, worn by women at festivals and weddings and central to the Cheraw bamboo dance. Its bands of diamond and zig-zag motifs make it Mizoram's signature cloth.
- Region of origin:
- Mizoram
- GI registration:
- Mizo Puanchei
- Materials:
- cotton; acrylic
- Techniques:
- supplementary-weft motif weaving
- HS code (customs):
- 6214
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About Mizo Puanchei
The Puanchei is the most colourful Mizo handloom, worn by women at festivals and weddings and central to the Cheraw bamboo dance. Its bands of diamond and zig-zag motifs make it Mizoram's signature cloth.
- Region of origin
- Mizoram
- GI registration
- Mizo Puanchei
- Materials
- cotton; acrylic
- Techniques
- supplementary-weft motif weaving
- HS code (customs)
- 6214
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Mizo weavers of Mizoram.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Mizo Puanchei is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Mizo Puanchei”. 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.
Buying Mizo Puanchei — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Mizo Puanchei pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Mizo Puanchei piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Mizo Puanchei authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Mizo Puanchei is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Mizo Puanchei”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Mizo Puanchei piece cost?
- Handmade Mizo Puanchei typically ranges from ₹1,200 to ₹15,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Mizo Puanchei piece?
- Keep Mizo Puanchei 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