Director, I&C, P. Tokugha Sema and officials with awardees of the State Level Award of Handicraft and Tribal Textiles 2024-25 & 2025-26 held at Conference Hall, DoI&C, Kohima on January 29. (DIPR Photo)Kohima, January 29 (MExN): The State Level Award for Handicraft and Tribal Textile for the year 2024 – 2025 and 2025 – 2026 was held at the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kohima on January 29. The awardees for State Level Award for the year 2024 – 2025 were - Kudulhu for Handicraft (Pottery and Clay), B Temjen Pongen for Handicraft (Scrap-Metal & Bone-Carving Artisan), Mannyei Konyak for Handicraft (Wood & Stone Carving, Carpenter, Painter), Asenla Imsong for Handicraft (Crochet), K Tokpon for Handicraft (Crochet) and Tiarenla Jamir for Handicraft (Crochet). The awardees for the State Level Award for the year 2025 – 2026 were - Maopha for Handicraft (Brass), Imsuyanger for Handicraft (Woodwork), Bumang Hoba for Handicraft (Cane & Bamboo), Kelhoutshevi Kehie for Handicraft (Cane & Bamboo), Vikhoto Meyase for Handicraft (Cane & Bamboo). The awardees in the special category were awarded to K Shahlem for Handicraft (wood carving), Imnasunep for Handicraft (Cane & Bamboo).