With rolling hills covered in ancient forests of bamboo and tropical trees, interspersed with tumbling rivers, serene lakes, and vast valleys, Mizoram is a traveller's delight. Its people, from various ethnic tribes, deeply attached to their territory, mark themselves separate by the colours and motifs of their textiles. Their ancient traditions of weaving on the loin loom exist to date, and the Mizo people, especially women, are skilled weavers. In Mizo, 'puan' means cloth. Many of the puans have cultural significance too.