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India has a rich heritage in handlooms, renowned across the world for its fine products since ancient times. It has been a source of livelihood for millions of people and generates employment. However, the All India Handloom Census (2019-20) data showed that the number of weavers in the country had decreased by 19 per cent while the total production increased significantly. The scenario of the handloom sector in Nagaland state is also not very different from the rest of the country. While the Handloom Census 2019-20 showed that the state has 35950 weavers, there is no data about the number of people actually involved in weaving for commercial purposes. The cultural attires of various tribes from the state are more readily available in the market today than a few decades ago, indicating that the output has increased. However, government officials and public leaders have claimed that the number of weavers has declined significantly in the state over the years. There may not be data to pr