Impact / Social · Dimapur, NL
Exotic Echo Society
Reviving Naga back-strap loinloom weaving.
Founded by Sonnie Kath
Snapshot
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Dimapur, NL
- Industry
- Impact / Social
- Funding stage
- Bootstrapped
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 7 July 2026
About Exotic Echo Society
Exotic Echo Society, based in Diezephe craft village near Dimapur, revives Nagaland’s centuries-old back-strap loinloom weaving and turns it into contemporary products. Sonnie Kath started it in 2008 as a self-help group; it now supports village women weavers.
Founder
Sonnie Kath
Woman FounderIdeal customers
Communities & institutions
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Exotic Echo Society do?
- Exotic Echo Society, based in Diezephe craft village near Dimapur, revives Nagaland’s centuries-old back-strap loinloom weaving and turns it into contemporary products. Sonnie Kath started it in 2008 as a self-help group; it now supports village women weavers.
- Who founded Exotic Echo Society?
- Exotic Echo Society was founded by Sonnie Kath.
- Where is Exotic Echo Society headquartered?
- Exotic Echo Society is headquartered in Dimapur, NL, India.
- Is Exotic Echo Society funded?
- Exotic Echo Society is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
- When was Exotic Echo Society founded?
- Exotic Echo Society was founded in 2008.