Patterned Band or Belt.
Naga people, NE India.
Late 19th or early 20th century. 
Cotton, dyes and ink
4 x 66 inches  10 x 168 cm 

A very rare Naga textile, woven of cotton, used either as a decorative band for a ceremonial mantle or a belt. The finely striated lines and motifs were very delicately hand painted with ink.