An Overview

Nagaland is an important part of the colourful culture if India. The arts and crafts of Nagaland include the weaving, basketry, woodwork and jewellery making etc. The Naga people prepare different products using shell and beads, birds’ wings and flowers. Like weaving, pot making is exclusively a woman’s craft. Nagas make earthen pots by hand without the use of wheel. The Naga people also prepare woodcarvings generally associated with the religious beliefs and practices, apart from preparing objects for daily use like utensils etc