To keep the Naga tradition alive in the most accessible and decorative form, and being an avid traveller herself who understands the value of souvenirs, she began crafting personalised items inspired by Nagaland’s rich traditions. “A small, intricate item that is handy, attractive, captures the essence of the place and is worth gifting is hard to find,” she says.

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Chishi works with materials like clay, resin and paints, and since all of it is handmade, no item is identical. She offers a range of products, from napkin holders and figurines, to fridge magnets, pen stands and  wall hangings, incorporating images and sculptures of the mithun, the hornbill and huntsmen.

Every item, she says, has an element of the Naga spirit in it. “I try to recall what I see and work accordingly. As of now, I do not intend to go into any other thing because when it comes to gifts, I would like people who come to Nagaland to take something back with them about the Nagas,” she  proudly declares. 

Kagholi Chishi

Chishi’s initiative grew out of a long-standing passion which, due to other compulsions, remained unfulfilled for a long time. “Little Miracles came about with a thought that everything around us given by God is a miracle, provided we look at it like that. While people wait for big miracles to happen, little miracles happen every day and I am trying to create one,” she says.

What: Souvenirs from Nagaland
Where: 7005305829 
For: Rs 850 onwards