NAGALAND

BY :

Himanshu TyagiSahil DuggalSudhir SethiaMahima Dudeja

INTRODUCTION

We see that vernacular architecture in India’s diverse regions has evolved a unique way of responding to the climate and the environment that is sustainable, shows an intelligent approach to the problems of climate and is a delicate balance of social and cultural factors through spatial vocabulary such as walls, courtyards, floors and semi-private and private spaces.

Climate, of course is a predominant factor in determining the forms of vernacular architecture in India.

A term used to categorize methods of construction which use locally available resources and traditions to address local needs.

NAGALAND

One of India's most colourful states is Nagaland, located on the eastern margin of the Himalayan range in Northeast India.

Nagas have a hoary past, which is reflected

in the village patterns, locales and house constructions.

Nagas are hill dwellers and their settlements are highly inaccessible as they are located on hill slopes or the highest possible points along a hill

slope.

Below 500 m the climate is hot and unhealthy;

Above 1500 m it is unpleasant – cold in winter,

And during monsoon, cloud is perpetual.

Abundant springs are infrequent above 1500 m and water tends to be scare.

Climate was yet another factor which influenced Naga settlement pattern.

Due to these climatic factors most of the Naga villages are located along the hill slope.

TYPICAL NAGA HOUSE

A typical Naga house is an elongated rectangular plan, a short length forming the side .

A few tribes built in circular

shapes as well.

The houses traditionally faces eastern direction.

TYPICAL NAGA HOUSE

TYPICAL NAGA HOUSE

Broad wooden boards forming the house front are often elaborately carved.

The roofs are thatched with paddy straws and palm leaves.

The subjects of the carving are usually from wildlife, horn bull and horns of the bison.

This housing type has very limited entrances usually one.

Generally there is no window and no mode of ventilation.

Each tribe has a unique way of constructing huts.A common practices among all the tribes is decorating entrances of their dwellings with the heads of buffaloes.

The Naga tribes are expert craftsmen.Their dwellings are made of wood and are systematically carved and arranged.

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No two Naga houses are similar .Some are grouped in a compact block and enclosed by a fence and some are scattered.

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