Photograph — A Mizo cultural performance in traditional textiles (representative photograph). Source image unavailable; caption preserved.
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Handloom Textiles · Mizoram
Mizo Puanchei
Mizoram's most festive handwoven textile, a brightly striped ceremonial wraparound worn at weddings and cultural festivals.
GI status: GI-registered, 2015
Shelf life: Indefinite
Women-led sector
| Category | Handloom Textiles |
|---|---|
| Region | Mizoram |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2015 |
| Typical shelf life | Indefinite |
| Women's role in production | Puanchei weaving, with its intricate multicoloured bands, is an entirely women's craft in Mizo households, traditionally woven for a bride's wedding attire. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: A high-value finished ceremonial textile with no spoilage risk and strong demand around the festival calendar.
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