Idu Mishmi Textiles can be described as the handloom goods woven by Idu Mishmi tribal women living in Dibang Valley, Lower Dibang Valley and parts of Lohit, East Siang and Upper Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The motifs are inspired by nature and mainly consists of intricate geometrical patterns like diamond, triangle, angles and lines.
Continuous weaving of these patterns in the form of strips are adopted in designing the goods. The knowledge of making thread and weaving artistic patterns were passed on orally from generation to generation.
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The products are used as daily wear, during celebrations and rituals. The textile is produced by women during their leisure time at home with back strap loom. Earlier yarn was extracted, and herbal colours were used to colour the yarn. Now the thread is procured from Assam market in bulk.
At present the women’s wrap around (Thuma), blouse or top (Etopolo), men’s coat; Atomajoh / Etokojoh, Etoma Huma (Huma Puhh-prah). Ana Tubu / Jashitubu, Men’s war-coat (Etondre) are available attires in the market. Apart from that accessories like; Neck tie, Shoulder bag (Akuchi), Hand purse are also available.
The uniqueness of the goods is the patterns and designs embedded on hand-woven clothes. It also has a unique combination of yarn and wool. The main colours used are black (Teei) bright red (Shu), and white (Low). While Yellow (Meei) dark green and blue are less prominent.
Another important feature of Idu Mishmi textile is the use of highest number of geometrical patterns in comparison with neighbouring tribes or other tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. These motifs are inspired by nature, like moving ants, bamboo stalks, birds feather and many such things. Non-geometrical pattern like shape of flower, man, bird, animal etc. are common among other tribes.
However, among Idu Mishmi designs, diamond inside diamond and diamonds aligned in the form of strips (both horizontal and vertical) and between the lines are unique. Lines, rhomboid, triangles, square, symbol of addition are most common.
Men’s coats (Etowe) are presented during special occasions as a recognition of honour to male guests. Women’s wrap around (Thuma) are presented during special occasions as a recognition of honour to female guests.
GI Tag Registration Date : 27 August 2019
GI Tag Number : 625
Certificate Number : 357
Geographical Area : Arunachal Pradesh
Special Cover Release Date : 03 March 2022
Cancellation : Itanagar 791 111
Type : GI Tag Cover
Cover Identification Number : NE/36/2021-22
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