Little is known about the early history of the Naga people. Ancient Sanskrit books speak of golden-skinned people of the sub-Himalayan region, thought to be the ancestors of the present-day Naga who occupied the mountains 2000 years ago.
Nagaland is home to several tribes. Each tribe uses bold distinctive patterns with simple clean lines, stripes, squares, and bands, and has its own specific designs and motifs. This one-of-a-kind saree borrows design elements from the iconic Naga shawls which are a core part of the Naga culture even today. Using motifs and colour combinations that are typical to the tribes of Nagaland, our inspiration is the huge repertoire of designs that each of the Naga tribal groups own.
For our Naga Collectibles, we worked with weavers and craft clusters in Nagaland to recreate drapes that resonate with the primal quality of an ancient tribal culture.
Made from: Silk cotton, blend of Eri silk & cotton
Length: 5.5m (approx.), Width: 46" (approx.)
Blouse Length: 1m (approx.)
Making time: Approximately 120 labour hrs. (12-15 days)
Note: The blouse seen on the model is only for representation. Saree is paired with an unstitched blouse piece.
All TSC products are meticulously handcrafted from scratch, using the finest materials, one piece at a time. Our products involve crafts-based traditions of hand spinning, dyeing and weaving. Due to this process, there may be a variation from one item to the next. Such variations are inherent in the manufacturing of handmade products, so you may expect minor distinctions that will make your purchase special and truly one of a kind.
Care Instructions:
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Dry clean only.
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Store your Assam silk saree in the breathable cotton dustbag we provide with your purchase.
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Avoid exposure to moisture as zari tends to react to weather changes.
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Air your Assam silk saree from time to time and re-fold to avoid creasing at the same place for an extended period of time.
Disclaimer: Product colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor setting.