Description:

The Konyak palm-leaf raincoat is a beautiful piece of material culture from the North-eastern state of Nagaland, India. It is woven using the fronds of the Livistona speciosa palm and used by people of the Naga tribes for protection from the rain and sun while working in the rice fields or as a protective camouflage while hunting. The Konyak raincoat is a wonderful example of sustainable, 'dust-to-dust' design that is light on the earth, leaving no trace at the end of its material journey. The intricate weaving and dramatic fringe make for a stunning, sculptural natural fibre work of art, bringing a memorable quality to any interior space.