Hear looms in
Thenzawl
The handloom centre on the Tropic of Cancer.
- Craft
- Traditional Mizo handloom (puan)
- From Aizawl
- About 43km (NEC)
- Marker
- Tropic of Cancer line
Thenzawl, about 43km from Aizawl per NEC material, is Mizoram’s traditional handloom centre: puan weaving in household workshops, the Tropic of Cancer passing through the area, and Vantawng Falls down the road.
Quick answers
Thenzawl at a glance
Can I buy puan in Thenzawl?
Yes, directly from weaver homes and the local market; puanchei sets are the heirloom pieces.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Puan workshops
Backstrap looms and the iconic Mizo textiles.
Facts checked against the official Mizoram tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26