Nagaland Minister and BJP leader Temjen Imna Along has appreciated
the local weaver for being rooted in tradition.
He shared a video in X of a woman, who is seen hand weaving
traditional clothes, and wrote, “Time is changing, but being rooted in tradition
is an art in itself. Thanks to Naga Local Production, for this clip.”
Reacting to his post, while few netizens praised the leader for his
choice of content the other few acknowledged the hardwork of the woman.
One user wrote, “The content you share are always so strongly
connected to common people and Nagaland. It has positive message with humor,
always…! Super liked!”
Another user expressed, “Strong and hardworking himalyan daughters
are the pride of Mother India.”
Hand weaving textile and craft making is practiced in this
Northeastern State both for moneymaking as well as domestic purpose.
Besides economic purpose, the hand loom culture is also a part of
traditional belief and practice followed up by every tribe of the State.
The textile carries with its social status of a person, the
community they belong to and every design and colour portrayed in the textile
has with it a significant reason and meaning.
The textile of both men and women are different from each other.
The traditional textile consists of unique shawls, wrap around commonly referred
to as mekhala, scarfs, tie, waist coat etc.
In every important aspect of the life, Nagas prefer to wear a piece
of their traditional attire with respect.
Also, these art and crafts are often used as valuable means for
gifting purposes and Nagas till today follow the tradition of gifting some amount
of traditional attires to the daughter during her marriage which makes the traditional
textile even more special due to these purposes.
Sangeeta Das/NE Watch Desk
