Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the shawls of the northeastern states of Meghalaya and Nagaland to the German Chancellor. These were presented to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Delhi today. These shawls have a unique and rich cultural heritage in their respective states.
First Published Feb 25, 2023, 8:19 PM IST
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the shawls of Meghalaya and Nagaland to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday. It is known that Olaf Scholz is on a visit to India. Prime Minister Modi met him at Hyderabad House in Delhi. Assembly elections will be held in the states of Meghalaya and Nagaland on 27th of this month.
Authorities explained that these two items should reflect the culture of the tribes in those states. The culture of the tribes and their skills are revealed. Both Meghalaya and Nagaland are northeastern states.
The Meghalaya shawl has a rich history spanning centuries. Weaving these has been going on for generations. It became customary for royals to use these shawls. Especially these shawls were woven for the Khasi and Jaintia dynasties. They used to look after their status and power in these shawls. They were worn as an official sign during festivals and important events. These were considered to reveal the wealth and glory of the royal families. These shawls are woven by local people using local colors and yarn.
The weaving marks on these shawls are also unique. They are woven with great skill by local tribes. They have international recognition. People who are interested in textiles collect these shawls.
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Also, the history of Nagaland shawls is also centuries old. These shawls are woven by the unique tribes of Nagaland. These have been worn by the tribes here for hundreds of years. It is a tradition of the tribes to wear these with bright colors and different designs. Their weaving has been going on for generations.
The designs on these shawls are based on the fantasy, warriors and beliefs of that tribe. They are a testament to the precious cultural heritage of the Nagas. These are symbols of their history, beliefs and ways of life. They don’t think shawls are just clothes. These objects are believed to have souls.
