Weaving Techniques of the Sherdukpen Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh

The Sherdukpen Tribe, inhabiting the village of Shergaon (Seinthuk) in Arunachal Pradesh, possesses a rich tradition of weaving that is deeply embedded in their cultural identity. This paper explores the intricate weave patterns, weaving techniques, and the impact of modernization on this age-old weaving craft. Their textiles profuse with sophisticated motifs mostly hued in yellow, red, green, and black have profound symbolical meanings which reflects their marvelous attempts to implicate their observations of the world around them. This qualitative research has been conducted over different spans of time utilizing survey methods, interviews, participant, and non-participant observations, highlighting the historical, economic, and symbolic significance of weaving among the Sherdukpen community.