Dimapur, December 1 (MExN): Exotic Echo has been working on reviving the slowly diminishing art of loinloom weaving in a systematic manner, and is organizing the third edition of the Loinloom Festival at the ‘Weaver’s Place’ home stay complex in the Diezephe handicraft village (under Dhansiripar sub division, Dimapur) from December 5 to 7. Entry to the exhibition which will be open to the public from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm is free. The annual festival is a cultural exposition about the Naga culture and promotes the concept of ‘Livelihood through traditions.’
The organisers stated in a press release that the social mission behind this festival is to mobilize a positive action plan amongst policy makers in Nagaland about this unique form of textile weaving towards recognition by the state and central authorities. Recognition will provide the majority of the rural womenfolk of Nagaland social benefits from the Government of India and also secure a supplementary livelihood.
Panel discussions and workshops are also being organized in an informal and non conference format amidst traditional Naga fun and festivities on ‘Livelihood through traditions’ and ‘Loinloom Design and New Products’. Leading world textile experts, independent curators, anthropologists, social leaders, officials, independent thinkers, journalists, marketing professionals, designers, loinloom weavers from the North East, photographers and other eminent personalities will participate.
The three day festival will showcase a cycle expedition, folk dances, weaver competitions and mela, music concerts by various artistes and well known bands like ‘We Four Brothers’’, ‘MenWhoPause’, Abiogenesis and Vivace etc.
For details of the public programme and events, check the facebook pages https://www.facebook.com/internationalloinloomfestival/and https://www.facebook.com/Exotic-Echo-161714153910006/
