Mithun Wall Hanging from Nagaland

The wall tapestry is inspired from "Mithun or Gayal", a traditional symbol of Naga culture. It is a handwoven product woven on a traditional loin loom. Mithun is considered as a domesticated bovine and is the state animal of Nagaland. It was the animal of choice of sacrifice, and a person who had offered a mithun in a feast of merit, a cultural practice of significance amongst the Nagas, which gave social status to the person to have the privilege of wearing a shawl with a mithun's head motif woven on it.

The Naga Wall tapestry collection signifies valour and strength of the tribal clan. Designs are made of simple straight lines, squares and bands with various colour arrangements and use of specific motifs. The motifs include spears, knife, stripes, sun, moon, and stars and even some conventional ritual objects.

Material: 100% cotton

Dimensions: 15 x 17 inch