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Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl
Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl

Leshemi Origins X ARTISANS’

Dzunhumenie Ceremonial Shawl

Rs. 11,780.00

Leshemi Origins X ARTISANS'

This design is based on the traditional Dzunhumenie, worn by Chakhesang Naga women. The use of nettle as an accent material is particularly significant, as it is a scarce and valuable resource.

The cloth is woven by skilled indigenous women of the Chakhesang tribe in the mountains of Northeast India, on back strap looms.

Stinging nettle is foraged from the wild once a year, in early winter. In a long and laborious process, strips of nettle bast fibre (stripped off the stalks), are retted, dried, thigh-reeled into twine, and hand-spun using a drop spindle. The yarn is then soaked in a coarse local rice broth, which naturally bleaches and softens the fibre.

This fibre-to-fabric journey is entirely local and self-sustaining (although the cotton yarn, once local, is now sourced).

Nettle shawls are increasingly rare, and new ones are reserved for ceremonial occasions. 

This product is contemporary, and is exclusively co-designed and woven by Leshemi Origins for ARTISANS' Gallery, to sustain the local tradition. 

    Materials

    Locally foraged and hand spun stinging nettle (urtica dioica), and cotton 

    Dimension

    45in X 70in
    114cm X 178cm

    SKU

    ZHME-SELV-21-3

    Care Instruction

    Dry clean or wash by hand in cold water

    Disclaimer

    All our products are meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. Due to this process, there may be a variation from one item to the next. Such variations are inherent in the manufacturing of handmade products, so you may expect minor distinctions that will make your purchase special and truly one of a kind.

    Product Dispatch & Shipping Notice

    Please note that this item is handmade to order, and will be dispatched within 60 days of receiving your order. No refunds or returns.

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