Noklak, September 25 (MExN): Noklak Masterpieces Products, made by Noklak District Handloom and Handicraft Council (NDHHC), were launched by SP Noklak, Dr Pritpal Kaur, IPS with motto ‘fighting drugs/unemployment with livelihood’ on September 23.
NDHHC President, S Khumo stated that it will give a platform to local artisans to promote their works and help in providing livelihood opportunities to many. Khumo is a school dropout but he never let his dreams dropped too and hence worked hard for making Noklak as an entrepreneur’s hub.
SP Noklak, Dr Pritpal Kaur stated that this will not only help in preserving roots of cultural traditions of the tribe but also saving environment by making Noklak plastic free. She urged to use pruning method to save trees and eco system of the place.
“Youth in search of employment and livelihood can opt for this kind of entrepreneurship instead of drugs or other intoxicants,” she said.
There are nine permanent members of the council and members from 20 villages have joined for their products as Ex Officio members.
NM products include kitchen craft dishes, traditional clothes, headgears, machete, traditional bamboo crafts, jewellery, elloi niu (stinging nettle) products, earthenware, pottery, cane works, wild rhea bags, handmade cotton products, wooden straws, traditional iron tools etc.
NM products will be displayed for upcoming World Tourism Day on September 27 at Noklak.
Anyone interested in purchasing can contact S Khumo: +917005045354
Source: https://www.morungexpress.com/nagaland-noklak-masterpieces-products-launched
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