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Handloom Textiles · Mizoram
Ngotekherh
A traditional black-and-white Mizo shawl, valued for its understated, geometric pattern and everyday wearability.
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 | A white-and-black woven shawl produced by Mizo women weavers using the traditional loin-loom. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: As a finished woven good, inventory can be built up steadily with no wastage exposure.
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