GI Application No. 625
GI Applicant: Idu Mishmi Cultural and Literary Society (IMCLS)
With a textile heritage as rich as Arunachal Pradesh, weaving is the primary occupation amongst the diverse tribes in the state. Mishmi is a hand-woven textile made by the Idu Mishmi, a sub-tribe under the Mishmi tribe, one of the most populous communities in the state. It features an elaborate design with geometric patterns like diamonds, grids, and airplanes, usually available in contrasting colours like red, black, and blue. Cotton and wool are the most commonly used fabrics for weaving the Mishmi textile. This textile is primarily used for skirts, shirts, shawls, purses, bags, headbands, earrings, cushion covers, kids’ products, and coats.