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Two winters ago, I stumbled upon something at Janpath Handloom Fair that looked unique amongst the chaos. It felt like a personality dressed in cloth. A Manipuri artisan, with that curvaceous warm smile and honest hustle, pulled this Naga traditional house coat from her stall and said, “Try this. It’ll suit you.” And honestly? She wasn’t wrong. Made with premium quality wool and pure cotton, completely handcrafted and hand-woven, this coat isn’t just a winter essential, it’s a symbolic heritage. The bold red, black and white tribal motifs aren’t just patterns; they’re stories woven into every thread, echoing generations of craftsmanship from Nagaland and parts of Manipur. It’s warm, sturdy, and somehow feels like it fits not just my body, but my personality too. Two years down, and it still feels as comfortable, timeless and reliable as that first afternoon when I tried it on. Even the stitching; tough as it is, showcases a great cultural enigma. More than fashion, what stays with me is why I procured it. This small purchase wasn’t just shopping. It was a humble way of supporting a craft, a culture, and most importantly, a pair of hardworking hands from a place whose stories don’t always make headlines. Especially at a time when Manipur faced so much turmoil, even a small act, like choosing to invest in authentic handloom, feels like a way of saying “I see you, I value you.” This coat doesn’t just keep me warm, it keeps me connected. That, for me, is what fashion should be about: comfort for you, dignity for the maker. Location: @the_hive_cafenstay Outfit from a local Manipuri artisan who participated in Janpath Handloom Fair 2024 #NortheastIndia #HandloomIndia #DehradunBlogger #IndianTextiles #SupportSmallBusinesses [Naga traditional house coat, Naga handloom wool coat, Nagaland traditional outfit, Manipur handloom products, Northeast India textiles, Indian tribal clothing, handwoven wool coat India, sustainable ethnic fashion India, authentic Naga handloom, traditional winter wear India, indigenous Indian textiles, slow fashion India, vocal for local, support small business, dehradun fashion blogger]

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This post was published on 01st February, 2026 by Aritro on his Instagram handle "@foodicted.fellow (Aritro Chattopadhyay || Dehradun Blogger)". Aritro has total 14.8K followers on Instagram and has a total of 2.0K post.This post has received 113 Likes which are lower than the average likes that Aritro gets. Aritro receives an average engagement rate of 4.62% per post on Instagram. This post has received 26 comments which are greater than the average comments that Aritro gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile. #IndianTextiles #HandloomIndia #NortheastIndia #DehradunBlogger #SupportSmallBusinesses has been used frequently in this Post.