Nagaland University School of Agricultural Sciences, Medziphema Campus women observes Mekhela Wednesday.
Medziphema, August 7 (MExN): At Nagaland University’s School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS), Medziphema Campus, the women have been observing Mekhela Wednesday for the past two years.
Mekhela Wednesday is a workplace initiative and a mission-driven movement to preserve the art and skill of traditional weaving and to help keep weavers’ livelihoods thriving, stated a press release.
“When we wear mekhelas, we are more likely to buy them and by buying, we empower the weavers in countless ways. Most importantly, we contribute to conserving our traditional art of loinloom weaving,” says Prof J Longkumer, Associate Dean of Students. “Mekhela Wednesday has also helped us form strong bonds,” Prof Longkumer added.
On August 6, a mini exhibition-cum-sale was held on campus to support a small, upcoming enterprise the_perfect_weaves, run by two sisters and four sisters-in-law from Naga United Village in Chümoukedima.
The group had woven 50 mekhelas for an exhibition that was cancelled at the last minute, leaving them anxious and uncertain. To support them, they were invited to showcase and sell their work at the university.
