Naga Shawl
GI TaggedEach Naga tribe weaves its own shawl on the backstrap loin-loom, its bold stripes and motifs encoding the wearer's tribe, status and feats — the warrior's Tsungkotepsu among the most storied. They are identity worn on the body.
- Region of origin:
- Nagaland
- GI registration:
- Chakhesang Shawl (Naga)
- Materials:
- cotton; wool
- Techniques:
- loin-loom weaving; symbolic banding
- HS code (customs):
- 6214
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About Naga Shawl
Each Naga tribe weaves its own shawl on the backstrap loin-loom, its bold stripes and motifs encoding the wearer's tribe, status and feats — the warrior's Tsungkotepsu among the most storied. They are identity worn on the body.
- Region of origin
- Nagaland
- GI registration
- Chakhesang Shawl (Naga)
- Materials
- cotton; wool
- Techniques
- loin-loom weaving; symbolic banding
- HS code (customs)
- 6214
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Naga tribes (Chakhesang, Ao, Angami) of Nagaland.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Naga Shawl is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Chakhesang Shawl (Naga)”. 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