An elegant, stylish, circular, and traditional headdress belonging to the Naga tribe, natives of the state of Nagaland, Northeast India. Crafted with skill and magnificence, this headdress is made of finely split cane strips and tightly coiled with cotton threads, which gives it a very strong yet elegant design. Such headdresses are not only ornaments but also strong signs of identity of the tribe, rank, and social status among the Nagas. Natural materials such as cane and coir are testament to the tribe's inseparable bond with nature and its sustainable modes of craft-making.
Usually, these headdresses are worn only during the occasions of festivals, ceremonial dances, or gatherings on which community prides for wearing traditional attire take center-stage. Among the many Naga tribes, every tribe has its unique ceremonial headgear, but what binds all them is their significance, symbolic and aesthetic. The sophistication involved in making these headdresses is representative of the artistry and deep-rooted customs in the life of the Naga people.