Tawlhlohpuan

Tawlhlohpuan is a high-quality, medium to heavy fabric, traditionally woven on a loin loom. The design features breadth-wise stripes, skillfully created by interchanging colored yarns in the weft, with special attention to ensure the warp colors don't show against the bands. Historically, home spun cotton dyed with natural dyes was used, but synthetic yarns have gradually replaced local cotton due to their availability. The process involves starching warp yarns, warping, weaving, hand-inserting designs, and sewing two cloth pieces together. Today, Towlhlohpuon is also crafted into shawls, waistcoats, and neckties for Mizo men.