Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal
Vol-04, Issue-03(Jul-Sep 2025)
An International scholarly/ academic journal, peer-reviewed/ refereed journal, ISSN : 2959-1376
Status Of Naga Indigenous Knowledge of Crafts and Arts and Its Relevance in Education
Shitire, Chideno1, Yeptho, Vivi2, Yadav, Surendra3
1Research Scholar, Department of Teacher Education, Nagaland University
2Research Scholar, Department of Teacher Education, Nagaland University
3Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Nagaland University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7845
Subject: Education / Anthropology / Arts and Crafts
Page No: 175-185
Received: Feb 28, 2025
Accepted: April 20, 2025
Published: July 01, 2025
Thematic Classification: Naga Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Arts and Crafts, Educational Relevance, Cultural Heritage Education, Ethno-pedagogy, Nagaland Tribal Traditions.
Abstract
Art and crafts have always been a part of Naga culture which have been a strong pillar to the tribal society, not only as a part of culture but also a way of sustaining their living in many ways. The skills and work are inherited from the forefathers from generations to generations of skilled craftsmen. The richness of raw materials and the inherent skills of the tribal craftsperson has played an important role in creating and sustaining a rich cultural heritage of the Naga culture, where art and craft is a big part of it. With the start of formal education and schooling, the importance of learning the skills of craft and arts from the elders decreased. At present, very few young people know the art of crafts, weaving, basket making, pottery etc. though it has always been part and parcel of the Naga society. The study aims to examine the present-day relevance of art and craft in education with reference to the Naga society. The research method for the study is based on the secondary sources, where the researchers consulted various resources from books, articles, research papers and newspapers. The revival of art and craft in recent times has not only instilled in the people the importance and value of craft and arts but also allowed the tribal craftsman and artist to revive their work and also earn as he produces. NEP 2020 talks about art-integration as a pedagogical approach that utilizes various aspects and forms of art and culture as the basis for learning of concepts across subjects. Art-integrated approach will strengthen the linkages between education and culture. (4.7, NEP 2020).
Keywords: Art, Craft, Naga, NEP 2020, Indigenous
Impact statement
Arts and crafts have always been a part of Nagas culture which have sustained the society from generation to generations. The richness of raw materials and the inherent skills of the tribal craftsperson has played an important role in creating and sustaining a rich cultural heritage of the Naga culture. With the start of formal education and schooling, the importance of learning the skills of craft and arts from the elders decreased. At present, very few young people know the art of crafts though it has always been part of the Naga society. The study examines the present-day relevance of art and craft in education with reference to the Naga society. The revival of art and craft has not only instilled in the people the importance and value of craft and arts but also allowed the tribal craftsman and artist to revive their work and also earn as he produces.
About Author
Ms. Chideno Shitire is a Research Scholar in the Department of Teacher Education at Nagaland University.
Ms. Vivi Yeptho is also a Research Scholar in the same department and campus.
Dr. Surendra Yadav is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Nagaland University. He holds qualifications including M.Sc. in Mathematics, M.Ed., UGC-NET-JRF in Education and a Ph.D. in Education from Banaras Hindu University (2018). His areas of specialization and interest include Methods of Teaching Mathematics, Teacher Education, Measurement and Evaluation, Research Methodology, and Educational Statistics.
Cite this Article
APA 7th Style
Shitire, C., Yeptho, V., & Yadav, S. (2025). Status of Naga indigenous knowledge of crafts and arts and its relevance in education. Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 4(03), 175–185. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7845
Chicago 17th Style
Shitire, Chideno, Vivi Yeptho, and Surendra Yadav. “Status Of Naga Indigenous Knowledge of Crafts and Arts and Its Relevance in Education.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 4, no. 3 (2025): 175–185. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7845.
MLA 9th Style
Shitire, Chideno, et al. “Status Of Naga Indigenous Knowledge of Crafts and Arts and Its Relevance in Education.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 4, no. 3, 2025, pp. 175-185, https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7845.
Statements and Declarations
Peer-Review Method: This article underwent a double-blind peer-review process by two independent external experts in Indigenous Education and Cultural Studies to ensure the ethnographic accuracy and pedagogical relevance of the findings.
Competing Interests: The authors (Chideno Shitire, Vivi Yeptho, and Surendra Yadav) declare that they have no financial or personal conflicts of interest that could have inappropriately influenced the research findings or the analysis presented in this study.
Funding: This research was conducted as part of the authors’ academic and research activities at Nagaland University. No specific external grants or commercial funding were received for this work.
Data Availability: The qualitative data supporting the status of Naga indigenous knowledge are derived from field observations and literature review. The datasets used and analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Licence: Status Of Naga Indigenous Knowledge of Crafts and Arts and Its Relevance in Education © 2025 by Chideno Shitire, Vivi Yeptho, and Surendra Yadav is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. This work is published by the International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT).
Ethics Approval: The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical guidelines for research involving indigenous knowledge. Approval was obtained from the Department of Teacher Education, Nagaland University, and informed consent was gathered from community participants involved in the ethnographic survey.
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