The Loramucha is a special type of handloom textile shawl belonging to the Angami tribe of Nagaland, India. It is beautifully embroidered with bold black, white, and peach colors, representing and expressing the cultural heritage and identity of the tribe. The shawl has a traditional wear for men and women alike, thus rendering it one of the important customary garments used for all occasions-from festivals and ceremonies to daily wear. Angami women, who are gifted artisans who've been weaving for several centuries and during these centuries, the tribal women have nurtured and perfected almost every technique of loom weaving to uphold the tribal culture and identity. The back-strap loom is used for weaving the Loramucha, which adds to the strength and intricacy of the shawl; the color combinations are not mere embellishments but speak of the various aspects of tribal identity, status, and achievement. The combination of black, white, and peach stripes adds aesthetic value to the shawl without compromising on its traditional value.
Apart from that, the Loramucha guarantees the generation of incomes welcoming support for the indigenous textiles of the region. There was a renewed interest in handmade textiles which created a big demand both in local and international markets. Today, artisans merge traditional and modern designs to stay relevant and help keep the craft alive.
The shawl is the pride of the Angami people. It still serves as a living symbol of culture, craftsmanship, and identity to date. The unique shawl is getting its due recognition now as an important object of Nagaland's riches because of the increasing efforts being made to sustain tribal textiles.