The people of Nagaland have a rich tradition of art and crafts, which make for wonderful shopping in Nagaland. The tradition is actually rooted in their lifestyle in harmony with the natural environment they live in.
The tribal societies have lived for centuries depending upon the thick forestland of the region. Usually it is the forest products like wood, cane bamboo that serve as raw materials for the handicrafts they fashion out in their leisure times.
Be it a utility item or an objet d'art, the artifacts speak volumes for the rich aesthetic sense and skilled craftsmanship of the Nagas. Out of fine strips of bamboo and cane they weave exquisite baskets, bags, furniture and from cotton they weave shawls and jackets. Colors, designs and motifs vary from tribe to tribe based on their folklore. They use natural dyes and beads and shells to embellish the artifacts, which turn out to be fantastic items for shopping in Nagaland.
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Although there are not plush commercial complexes, you can shop at Government Emporia and private shops by the locals. Colorful bazaars offer wide variety and good bargain leading to delightful shopping in Nagaland.
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