The story
The Chakhesang Naga community of Phek district weaves shawls on back-strap looms, with patterns and colours that mark clan, status and occasion. Women weave in homes and village groups and sell at markets and festivals. Chakhesang Shawl was registered as a GI in 2017-18.
In numbers
Chakhesang Shawl was registered as a GI in 2017-18 under application number 542.
Registration Details of Geographical Indications (GI Registry, IP India) · 2026
GI tag
- Chakhesang ShawlApplication no. GI Application No. 542Registration Details of Geographical Indications (GI Registry, IP India)
Ways in for a newcomer
- Online sale of GI shawls and stoles
- Yarn supply and dyeing for village weavers
- Design tie-ups with fashion and home brands
- Weaving and culture tours
Problems the cluster faces
- Slow back-strap loom output
- Factory-made copies of Naga designs
- Distance from big markets
Businesses to start here
Shawls, Stoles, Scarves and Wraps →Handloom and Handicrafts Retail Shop →Online Folk Art and Art Gallery Marketplace →Ethno Tourism Complex →