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A Lotha Naga woman stretching yarns on a spin wheel at Longsa village, Wokha District... The technique of Spinning in Nagaland is known to every woman in the state and they are real experts at it. The art of spinning textile in Nagaland is an integral part of the north-eastern state's culture and tradition. The spindle is also handmade and primitive in nature. From the spindle, the yarn is rolled on a stick, which is double T- shaped. Then the thread is unwound and soaked in hot rice-water. Due to this, the yarn hardens as it dries. After it has completely dried, it is coiled onto a frame of light bamboo. Finally, the thread is encircled into a ball and the yarn is all ready for dyeing and weaving. This is the original and handmade process of yarn spinning in Nagaland. Now-a-days, spinning
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