Notes on Culture & Antique Art, Ethnic Decor & Vintage Fashion | Wovensouls Art Gallery
This photoessay is preceded by the article that appears on Jozan.net titled “Red, White and Black – Tribal Textiles of Nagaland” available here.
Images will say it better than words … so I have uploaded images in three sections.
1. COMPLETE COSTUMES
Signature motifs woven onto the shawls
Dancing with abandon to the tune of Nagamese music and rice wine
2. COSTUME COMPONENTS
brass skulls declaring the warrior’s victory
Chest cross bands (also seen in tribes from Sabah)
Chakhesang tribe warrior – the right to wear this must be earned
An antique example of the above loin cloth is available in the Wovensouls collection
3. BEAD EXTRAVAGANZA
Recently made and antique examples of these pieces are available in the Wovensouls collection
These are just some images of the magnificent visual feast …
Antique Naga beads similar to the ones above have been exhibited in the Wovensouls gallery here.
jm
December 2010
hey,
just found you on google. Fantastic post, I was just thinking about something similar. Might start blogging myself! Many thanks plr
i realy love of naga jewellery
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