Chizami, March 31 (MExN): A four-day ‘Weaving and Design Development’ training was organised by North East Network (NEN) in collaboration with North East Society for handicraft Incubation and Livelihood Promotion (NE- SHILP) , a CSR initiative of NEDFi from March 27 to 30 at VTC Chizami.
The training was imparted by NEN members Neitshope-u Thopi, Kezunyipe-u Tsuhah and Neimese-u Kapfo along with 4 master weavers namely Konei-u Lohe, Khwepelo-u Naro, Wetezo-u Chirhah and Neiwulo-u Kezo, who works with the ‘Chizami Weaves’- a livelihood project of NEN that focuses on promotion of Naga-loinloom weaving. Total 19 young weavers from the villages of Chizami, Sakraba, Enhulumi, Thetsumi, and Mesulumi in Phek district, and two weavers from Guwahati were trained.
Promoting traditional weaves
The objective of the training was to promote traditional weaves and to build the skills of young girls on loinloom weaving and designing. In the 4-days training, the young weavers learnt the technique of warping, weaving, pattern designing and standard sizes of home furnishing products and accessories.
At the valedictory function on March 30, the trainees were given certificates of participation by Seno Tsuhah, Project Team Leader, NEN. In her closing remark, Seno encouraged the young girls to continue weaving so that the newly acquired skills and knowledge will not be forgotten.
About ‘Chizami Weaves’
A press release further added that ‘Chizami Weaves’ – a livelihood project of NEN started in the year 2008 with 7 weavers in Chizami. Today, the project engages 500 women weavers from 14 villages of Phek district. ‘Chizami Weaves’ products include traditional shawls and mekhalas, home furnishing, and accessories, which are available in NEN stores at Chizami, Kohima, Guwahati and a select number of stores in Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai.
