Mokokchung, September 24 (MTNews): Noklak Masterpieces Products, made by Noklak District Handloom and Handicraft Council (NDHHC), were launched by Superintendent of Police, Noklak,Dr. Pritpal Kaur IPS on September 23, 2022 with the motto ‘fighting drugs/unemployment with livelihood’.
President of NDHHC, S.Khumo stated that it will give a platform to local artisans to promote their works and help in providing livelihood opportunities to many.
SP Noklak stated that this will not only help in preserving roots of cultural traditions of the tribe but also save the environment by making Noklak plastic free. She urged the use of pruning methods to save the trees and ecosystem 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.
Pastor A. Penglang. LBCNT, who is also helping the NDHHC for its works, pronounced invocation for the program.
There are 9 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, jewelry, 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 at the upcoming World Tourism Day on September 27, 2022 at Noklak.
Anyone interested in purchasing can contact S.Khumo at +917005045354