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'Tawlhlohpuan', a traditional handwoven fabric, is from which state?
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Answer: Option B — Mizoram
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"Tawlhlohpuan" is a traditional, densely woven handloom fabric of Mizoram.
About Tawlhlohpuan:
It is woven by hand by Mizo women on traditional looms.
The name comes from Mizo words: "tawlh" (to slip back), "loh" (not) and "puan" (cloth). It means "cloth that does not slip back" or "that holds firm", symbolising courage and steadfastness.
It is a heavy, compact fabric with fine, intricate designs, made with warp and weft yarns.
Traditionally, it was worn by brave warriors and later became a symbol of honour and status.
It is used during important ceremonies and occasions.
It received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2023, along with another Mizo textile, "Mizo Puanchei".
Other textiles of Mizoram:
Puanchei: a colourful, richly decorated fabric, regarded as the most important costume of Mizo women; it is worn during festivals such as Chapchar Kut and at weddings. It also has a GI tag.
Ngotekherh: a traditional woven cloth.
Hmaram: a decorated skirt.
Puan is the general Mizo word for a wrap-around cloth.
About Mizoram's culture:
- Its main festivals are Chapchar Kut (spring), Mim Kut and Pawl Kut (harvest festivals).
- Its famous dance is the "Cheraw" (bamboo dance).
- Weaving is a traditional skill of Mizo women, and handlooms are an important source of income.
Textiles of other north-eastern states:
- Manipur: "Moirang Phee", "Shaphee Lanphee" and "Wangkhei Phee" (GI tags).
- Nagaland: "Naga shawls" (GI tag), with patterns that indicate status and tribe.
- Tripura: "Risa" (a cloth worn by women; also given as a symbol of respect).
- Assam: Muga silk, Eri silk and "Gamosa".
- Arunachal Pradesh: "Gale" (Galo women's wrap-around skirt).
Why not the other options?
- ✗Manipur is known for Moirang Phee and Shaphee Lanphee.
- ✗Nagaland is known for Naga shawls.
- ✗Tripura is known for the Risa.
Quick tip
Remember: Tawlhlohpuan and Puanchei = Mizoram textiles (GI tags 2023); Naga shawl = Nagaland; Moirang Phee = Manipur; Risa = Tripura; Cheraw = Mizoram bamboo dance.
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