Nagaland's women weavers and their artistic legacy

Since the beginning of time, women have dominated the weaving industry in Nagaland. their shawls, sling bags, headpieces, and wraparound garments (often referred to as mekhala), the women weavers design and weave gorgeous and exquisite patterns that reflect the great artistic abilities and imaginative creativity of the local craftsmen who have inherited the art form from their forefathers.

Ao tribe's time-honored tradition of practical artistry

Cane and bamboo are plentiful in the area because, since the time of their ancestors, the Ao tribe has mastered making lovely, practical, and useful home things by splitting the bamboo or cane and using the outer layer to make various products.

Bamboo is used to make many products, including floor coverings, sleeping mats, window and door screens, and sturdy bamboo mats that are primarily used as walls and barriers in traditional bamboo homes; many varieties of mats made from bamboo and canes are produced. In the past, bamboo was the primary raw material used to create cups, plates, and water containers.

The artistry of Ao tribe's wood carvers

Wood carvers produce stunning and sophisticated woodwork patterns that showcase the talented local artisans' artistic and inventive abilities. Traditionally, these workers would carve wooden representations of people, hornbills, Mithun heads, elephants, tigers, and other creatures, which they would then display in front of village gates, front doors, or porches.