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Photograph — A historic depiction of shawl-making craft (representative photograph). Source image unavailable; caption preserved.
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Handloom Textiles · Nagaland — Chakhesang tribal areas
Naga Chakhesang Shawl
A richly patterned tribal shawl of the Chakhesang people, woven in bold reds, blacks and whites with motifs that carry social and ceremonial meaning.
GI status: GI-registered, 2020s (confirmed GI-certified handloom cluster)
Shelf life: Indefinite
Women-led sector
| Category | Handloom Textiles |
|---|---|
| Region | Nagaland — Chakhesang tribal areas |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2020s (confirmed GI-certified handloom cluster) |
| Typical shelf life | Indefinite |
| Women's role in production | Woven exclusively by Chakhesang women weavers on the traditional back-strap loom. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: A finished textile good with indefinite shelf life and strong cultural-tourism and export appeal.
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