Lepcha Weaving
The Lepcha, Sikkim's indigenous people, weave the striped 'thara' cloth on a backstrap loom, its fine multicoloured lines drawn from the forests and rivers of their homeland. It clothes the Lepcha at every rite of passage.
- Region of origin:
- Sikkim
- Materials:
- cotton; nettle-fibre
- Techniques:
- loin-loom striped weaving
- HS code (customs):
- 6214
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About Lepcha Weaving
The Lepcha, Sikkim's indigenous people, weave the striped 'thara' cloth on a backstrap loom, its fine multicoloured lines drawn from the forests and rivers of their homeland. It clothes the Lepcha at every rite of passage.
- Region of origin
- Sikkim
- Materials
- cotton; nettle-fibre
- Techniques
- loin-loom striped weaving
- HS code (customs)
- 6214
How it’s made
loin-loom striped weaving
The makers
Crafted by Lepcha community of Sikkim.
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