Weaving Processes Among the Mising Tribe of Assam

Weaving or textile are very sacred and culturally significant craft among the Mising people of Assam, largely the Mising tribes residing along the banks of the Brahmaputra River. Traditionally practiced by women, textile manufacture characterizes an essential part of Mising identity, heritage, and social life. The craft comprises complex and systematic processes, including Sizing (Mar-diya), Dyeing (Rang-kora), Thread preparation (Huta), and Winding (Youghuwa). In the study present study recorded the use of two traditional looms—the mini (loin) loom and the throw shuttle loom, additional current looms viz., fly shuttle, jacquard, and dobby are also practices by Mising tribe. The earliest designs and practices reflect the community’s rich traditions and serve as significant cultural signs, preserving their customs and continuity across generations.