Correspondent
WOKHA, OCT 17 (NPN): Lotha Eloe Hoho (LEH) on October 17 launched a Traditional Loin Weaving Unit cum Training Programme at Lotha Eloe Hoho Ki, Wokha, aimed at preserving traditional weaving skills and promoting cultural heritage among the Lotha community.
The programme, scheduled from October 17 to 24, is supported by the Department of Women Resource Development, Government of Nagaland, under the District Resource and Development Programme 2026-27.
Gracing the launch as chief guest, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Wokha, Renbomo Ezung, inaugurated the unit by cutting the ribbon. He underscored the importance of preserving traditional weaving as part of the community’s cultural identity and acknowledged the role of women in sustaining the craft across generations. He urged participants to approach the training with dedication and patience, and to utilise the skills for personal development and self reliance.
Assistant Director, Department of Women Resource Development, Kohima, Nzanthung K. Yanthan, appreciated LEH’s initiative to revive loin weaving, noting that the practice, once widespread, was gradually declining. He highlighted the potential of the training to equip participants with practical skills for preserving traditional attire while exploring income generation opportunities.
Chairman, Lotha Hoho, Er. Mhondamo Ovung, emphasised the value of traditional skills irrespective of educational or professional backgrounds, encouraging participants to take pride in learning the craft.
Delivering the keynote address, LEH president, Thungbeni Ngullie, stressed the importance of passing down indigenous weaving knowledge to younger generations. She expressed gratitude to the Department of Women Resource Development for supporting the initiative, noting that the programme would help sustain traditional weaving while promoting self reliance.
The programme was chaired by LEH general secretary, Chanchano Patton, while the invocation was pronounced by Associate Women Leader, Tchuphyangza Baptist Church, Meribeni Ngullie Kikon.