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A Lotha Naga woman stretching yarns on their loin looms at Longsa village, Wokha District...The first step in weaving in general is to stretch the warp, or longitudinal, yarns, which must be very strong. Nagas still practice the primitive weaving by using primitive tools made out of bamboo or woods and of course, the hands alone, as in making rush mats and baskets. The Naga shawl and sarongs play a very important for the Naga people as it identifies there true identity, a tradition brought down by their ancestors and forefathers . Each tribe has its own patterns with simple clean lines, stripes, squares and bands being the most traditional design motifs. Naga fabrics retain their original attractive patterns, yet external influences on colour and design are also evident. The looms used for
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