Naga Tribal Textile Backpack

This tribal textile from the Naga is from the Karen and Hmong tribe and is worn by the Naga as a shawl indicating tribal belonging and status. It has been decorated with embroidered motifs and hand sewn cotton adornments. The body cloth ends in knotted tassels and is ideal for use as an exotic sofa or bed throw as well as a wall hanging.

The Naga are an ancient tribal people found in the hills of North Thailand, Northeast India and Northwestern Burma. They have a rich tradition of textile weaving and are renowned for their flamboyant adornments for the body. Textile weaving is the preserve of women. They employ the back-strap loom tension method (sometimes called Indonesian) using handspun cotton and sometimes hemp. After the cloth has been woven, small patches of embroidery are sometimes added using a porcupine needle.

Tribal textiles from the Naga add an exotic presence to both Western and Asian inspired decor.

Specifications

Hmong tribal backpack with embroidery and cross stitch by Hmong women in the north of Thailand. Shoulder stripes are made from cotton.

Bag size:                               45 cm x 45 cm

Base size:                            15 cm x 45 cm 

Capacity:                               30.37 liter