Photograph — Handloom weaving in progress (representative photograph). Source image unavailable; caption preserved.
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Handloom Textiles · Nagaland — Lotha tribal areas
Naga Lotha Shawl
A traditional shawl of the Lotha Naga tribe, woven in the tribe's characteristic colour bands and motifs.
GI status: GI-registered, 2020s
Shelf life: Indefinite
Women-led sector
| Category | Handloom Textiles |
|---|---|
| Region | Nagaland — Lotha tribal areas |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2020s |
| Typical shelf life | Indefinite |
| Women's role in production | Woven exclusively by Lotha women on the traditional loin-loom. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: Finished woven cloth carries essentially zero spoilage risk.