Shaphee Lanphee

The Shaphee Lanphee is a type of Shawl which is specially made by needle work without frame over the Loin Loom fabric woven by Meitei Women. It is worn by the Nagas of Manipur as a mark of honour and respect. Literally, the name of Shaphee is the fabric of animal and Lanphee is the fabric of war. It has 10 different highly stylized motifs and is hand woven. It marks as pride and respect to the person who possess it.