Dimapur Recipient of Padma Shri Award for her contributions in the arts, Neihunuo Sorhie, received a rousing welcome at Dimapur airport on Sunday by her family members and well-wishers. Interacting with the media persons at the airport, Sorhie shared that she began weaving at the age of four and expressed her gratitude to God for the award as she had faith that her hard work would eventually be recognised. Sorhie explained that since weaving is a manual skill, it cannot be imposed on others but that an individual must willingly show interest in learning the craft to truly master the art of weaving. Sorhie said half-hearted attempts to learn weaving are not sufficient and one must be fully committed to the craft. She noted that even educated people are now entering the field of weaving. She recalled how people used to tease and ridicule her in the past, saying that even villagers had stopped weaving. Sorhie mentioned that manual weaving is respected in other parts of the world, but un
Padma Shri award winner weaver from Nagaland, Neihunuo Sorhie, known for her original artworks is on a mission to teach disappearing art to the next generation.