About Heirloom Naga Centre
Heirloom Naga Centre is a private cultural centre and museum located at Sovima in Chümoukedima District, Nagaland, near Dimapur. Established to preserve and promote Naga heritage, it houses a collection of traditional artifacts, textiles, jewellery, and crafts representing various Naga tribes. The centre features reconstructed traditional Naga houses and morungs and serves as a venue for cultural education, exhibitions and community events.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact open-air cultural complex with traditional Naga huts and morungs built in indigenous architectural styles, indoor galleries displaying tribal artifacts, textiles, woodcraft, basketry and jewellery, and landscaped grounds. The setting is semi-rural on the outskirts of Dimapur. Visitors can explore exhibits at their own pace, view demonstrations of crafts, and attend occasional cultural programs and workshops when scheduled.
Key highlights
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Collection of authentic Naga tribal artifacts, textiles and jewellery
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Reconstructed traditional Naga houses and morungs representing different tribes
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Exhibitions on Naga history, lifestyle and craftsmanship
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Cultural programs, workshops and live craft demonstrations
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Handicraft and souvenir display promoting local artisans
History of Heirloom Naga Centre
Heirloom Naga Centre was established as a private initiative to document and preserve the material culture and traditions of the Naga tribes, providing a repository for artifacts and traditional knowledge amid modernization.
Culture & Context
The centre showcases the diverse cultural heritage of Nagaland's tribes through architecture, textiles, ornaments, tools and rituals, serving as an educational resource for visitors to understand Naga identity, craftsmanship and community traditions.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, with road transfer to Sovima |
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