Triple color naga jewellery

The Chakhesangs are a major Naga ethnic group found in the state of Nagaland, India.

Tiza is the carnelian bead which makes up the central part of a Tida, a necklace worn by the women of most Naga tribes.

It is a broad, heavy, delicate and beautiful jewelry made up of carnelians, agate, ivory, glass beads etc, laced together in specific patterns.

Traditionally, a Tiza is a girl’s prized possession. On attaining puberty, it is gifted to the daughters by their mothers.

The number of strands and quality of the Tiza denotes wealth and status.