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Handloom Textiles · Manipur — Moirang
Moirang Phee
A fine, translucent, traditionally hand-woven Manipuri fabric historically used for royal and ceremonial garments, woven from fine cotton or silk-cotton blends.
GI status: GI-registered, 2014
Shelf life: Indefinite
Women-led sector
| Category | Handloom Textiles |
|---|---|
| Region | Manipur — Moirang |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2014 |
| Typical shelf life | Indefinite |
| Women's role in production | Woven by Meitei women on the traditional loin-loom (throw-shuttle loom), a craft passed down the female line in Manipuri households. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: A premium finished textile with an indefinite shelf life and strong per-metre value for a small weaving cooperative.
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