Mizo Puanchei
GI TaggedThe Puanchei is the most colourful Mizo handloom, worn by women at festivals and weddings and central to the Cheraw bamboo dance. Its bands of diamond and zig-zag motifs make it Mizoram's signature cloth.
- Region of origin:
- Mizoram
- GI registration:
- Mizo Puanchei
- Materials:
- cotton; acrylic
- Techniques:
- supplementary-weft motif weaving
- HS code (customs):
- 6214
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About Mizo Puanchei
The Puanchei is the most colourful Mizo handloom, worn by women at festivals and weddings and central to the Cheraw bamboo dance. Its bands of diamond and zig-zag motifs make it Mizoram's signature cloth.
- Region of origin
- Mizoram
- GI registration
- Mizo Puanchei
- Materials
- cotton; acrylic
- Techniques
- supplementary-weft motif weaving
- HS code (customs)
- 6214
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Mizo weavers of Mizoram.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Mizo Puanchei is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Mizo Puanchei”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin