Author: Sen, N.C., editor
Title: Handloom Weaving in Nagaland [ Nagaland. Handicraft Survey Report. ]
Description: Delhi, Controller of Publications, (1989). orig. wrappers. 28x21cm, 8,194,(12)pp, Census of India - 1989.Part X-D; Series - 15: Nagaland.. 12pp photoplates. Binding corner bumped. Minor rubbing & soil, Good. ¶ Printer's colophon published on rear cover reads:" PRG 14.81 (Nagaland) - 300 - 1989 (DSG II)" [ie: published in an edition of 300 copies]. An in- depth study of tribal handloom weaving production (shawls,mekhalas & bags) in three villages belonging to the three prominent tribes of Nagaland ( Angame,AO,Chakhesang), detailing history of origin & development of the craft,craftsmen in their rural setting,process of learning,manufacturing process, marketing,craft and employment.Includes 12pp photoplates ( including 4 single-side color plates of shawl designs; 4pp single-side photoplates (3 color, 1 b&w) of folk costume & 4 pp single-side drawings of looms

Keywords: Indian Ethnology, Folk costume, handloom weaving, tribal crafts, Northeast India, Naga tribes, Sociology, Anthropology, Census of India, Folk handicrafts