Tribal Textile from the Naga, Burma, TTN08

The Naga are an ancient tribal people found in the hills of Northeast India and parts of Burma. They have a rich tradition of textile weaving and are renowned for their flamboyant adornments for the body. Textile weaving is the preserve of women. They employ the back-strap loom tension method (sometimes called Indonesian) using handspun cotton and sometimes hemp. After the cloth has been woven, small patches of embroidery are sometimes added using a porcupine needle.  This textile is from the Sema tribe and has a simple centre motif in light maroon and charcoal on camel, with pom poms in mangosteen, maroon and yellow from which radiate four arrow lines. Vertical side stripes in wine, yellow, camel and black border the motif. A maroon and black horizontal cross woven thread is present at the ends, which finish in knotted tassels. This textile could be used as an exotic table runner or wall hanging.  

Dimensions
Length: 170cm, 67 in
Width: 49cm, 19 in
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