A Tsüngkotepsü is a warrior shawl created by the Ao Nagas of Nagaland.

Naga shawls are traditional shawls with a distinctive pattern made by various Naga ethnic groups from Nagaland and its neighbouring areas in Northeast India. Naga shawls embody specific traditional connotations that symbolize status, identity, and achievement.

Tsungkotepsu was initially a warrior shawl worn exclusively by the male members of the Ao tribe of Nagaland, especially the rich ones who have performed the sacrifice of a ‘mithun’ (local bison), is entitled to wear this shawl.

Naga Shawl is a traditional shawl from the northeastern state of India called Nagaland. Their distinctive red, black, and white colors and symbolic icons make them highly unique and recognizable. These shawls hold deep meaning and are a proud accessory of identity among all Nagaland tribes.

Traditional Ao cuisine is characteristically non-vegetarian food, preferably cooked by boiling instead of frying. Pork meat is the most popular meat and mostly cooked with fermented bamboo shoots. Food flavors are enhanced through local herbal ingredients and spices.

Wrap yourself in the heritage of the Ao Tribe Naga Shawl with our exquisite traditional shawls. Handwoven with care, these Nagaland shawls are a testament to the tribe’s artistry and culture, bringing warmth and history together in a single, stunning garment.

Feb 21, 2023 · The Ao tribes wear a special warrior shawl called Tsungkotepsu. It has a dark base with median white bands on either side, and horizontal bands in contrasting shades of black and red. These are painted with motifs of the tiger, elephant and mithun.

Dec 6, 2022 · The Ao tribe has a distinctive shawl, the tsungkotepsu. It has a dark base, with a horizontal white stripe, with black, red, and white bands on its sides. On the other hand, is the rongsu.

The Ao Naga warrior shawl is called Mangkotepsu. This shawl besides fulfilling the basic needs of clothing is highly revered by the people. This shawl can be worn only by the men folk alone.

“Rongsu” shawl is one of the most decorative Ao cloths and the most difficult to earn the right of wearing it, for it can be worn only by a man whose grandfather and father or himself have done the mithuns sacrifice. The pattern consists of alternate narrow band of dark blue and red with an occasional light blue line.