Diezephe Craft Village

Diezephe Craft Village is a traditional artisan village located in Diezephe, Chumoukedima District, Nagaland, about 13 km from Dimapur. Known as Nagaland's woodcraft village, it is recognized for wood carving, bamboo work and weaving practiced by local craftsmen. The village features workshops, showrooms and homes displaying handcrafted items. Supported by state handloom and handicrafts initiatives, it offers visitors insight into Naga craftsmanship and rural village life.

Visitors can expect a small rural village setting with rows of artisan homes doubling as workshops and showrooms. Wooden carvings, bamboo and cane products, furniture, decorative items and woven textiles are displayed for viewing and purchase. Artisans can be seen carving and crafting using traditional tools. The environment is quiet and residential, with narrow village lanes, open work areas and small retail outlets. Interaction with craftsmen and observing live craft-making are central to the visit.

Diezephe was developed and promoted as a dedicated craft village to preserve traditional Naga wood carving and handicrafts, with support from the Nagaland Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation and state government initiatives to sustain artisan livelihoods and promote rural craft heritage.

The village is a cultural hub for Naga craftsmanship, especially wood carving, bamboo and cane work, and weaving. It showcases indigenous skills, motifs and techniques passed through generations and represents the artisan traditions of local Naga communities, serving as a living centre for handicraft production and sale.