"I thought of covering only Northeast textiles because it is not yet well known, especially our Manipuri handloom silks, to the rest of the world. In Manipur, we wear a two-piece, which is called Phanek (the lower part) and Innaphi (the upper part). I'm trying to convert the Innaphi into a saree so it's relatable to everyone. I work with female weavers who live in small villages on the outskirts of Imphal, working with traditional weaving techniques and local materials, all done on handlooms producing vibrant hues. Moirang is where the name ‘Moirangphee’ comes from, which is now popularly known in our textiles. 'Phee' means cloth and my brand name, 'Nupi' means women in Manipuri language." - Nivedina Jena, Founder Nupi