# buildwith · Hornbill Festival (Craftscape): sources

Row #4 of `experiences_v1.csv` (research pass 3 Oct 2026, IST). Dates and deadlines come from `cal.py` (date check 4 Oct 2026, IST), which is the source of truth for dates, with the 4 Oct 2026 source-rule audit applied. The page deliberately shows **no prices** and no contact emails; see the official site.

| Fact used | Source |
|---|---|
| Name, place (Kisama Heritage Village, near Kohima, Nagaland, India), continent | https://hornbillfestival.com/events/ (primary) · https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/entry-permits/ (secondary) |
| Usual timing: 1-10 December (annual) | https://hornbillfestival.com/events/ (primary) · https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/entry-permits/ (secondary) |
| What you build / use: USE/buy Naga crafts (bamboo, cane, beadwork, weaving, wood carving); craft demonstrations | https://hornbillfestival.com/events/ (primary) · https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/entry-permits/ (secondary) |
| How a traveller takes part: Attend; buy from artisan stalls; craft demos in morungs. Hands-on workshop slots for visitors not confirmed for 2026 | https://hornbillfestival.com/events/ (primary) · https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/entry-permits/ (secondary) |
| Participation level: Spectator+ (buy local-made) | https://hornbillfestival.com/events/ (primary) · https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/entry-permits/ (secondary) |
| Entry requirements / deadline: Inner Line Permit needed for non-Nagaland Indians; Protected Area/registration rules for foreigners (check before travel) | https://hornbillfestival.com/events/ (primary) · https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/entry-permits/ (secondary) |
| Verification note (research pass): 2026 Craftscape schedule not yet released. Beware lookalike domain hornbilfestival.com (one 'l'). Permit details not re-verified this pass. | experiences_v1.csv |
| Date: 1–10 Dec 2026: Hornbill Festival 2026 (Craftscape). Kisama, near Kohima. Inner Line Permit / registration rules apply. Build/use: Naga crafts: bamboo, cane, beadwork, weaving. How to join: Attend and buy from artisans; the 2026 Craftscape schedule isn't out yet. | https://hornbillfestival.com/events/ |
| Date: Dec 2027 · date TBC: Hornbill Festival 2027 (usually 1-10 Dec). 2027 not announced. | https://hornbillfestival.com/events/ |
| Take-part route "Meet Naga craftspeople and buy their work" (Watch & buy local): Attend the festival, watch craft demonstrations in the morungs and buy bamboo, cane, beadwork, weaving and wood carving from artisan stalls. | Re-worded from the CSV row and the dated items above |
| Check note: Hands-on workshop slots for visitors are not confirmed for 2026; the 2026 Craftscape schedule is not out yet. | CSV verification notes / dated items above |
| Check note: Indian visitors from outside Nagaland need an Inner Line Permit; foreigners have Protected Area / registration rules. Check before you travel (permit details not re-verified). | CSV verification notes / dated items above |
| Check note: Beware the lookalike domain hornbilfestival.com (one 'l'). | CSV verification notes / dated items above |

## Skills you'll need (section 03)

| Fact used | Source |
|---|---|
| Skills (this experience): Recognising Naga craft forms: bamboo and cane, loin-loom weaving, beadwork, wood carving; Buying respectfully from artisan stalls and craft demonstrations; Permits and logistics: Inner Line Permit (Indian visitors) or Protected Area Permit (foreign visitors) | Skills research, checked 2026-10-04 (IST) |
| Difficulty (our estimate): Beginner; prep time (our estimate): 1 hour reading plus permit application lead time. Difficulty and prep time are Curiosta editorial estimates for a first-timer, not organiser figures. | Curiosta editorial estimate |
| Refresher, practice and safety steps: Hornbill showcases the work of all Naga tribes at Kisama; crafts include handwoven textiles, bamboo and cane, beadwork, wood carving and paintings. / Each tribe's motifs and shawls carry meaning; ask the maker about the pattern before buying and treat ceremonial items with respect. / Ask before photographing performers, morung interiors or people in traditional dress. / Indian visitors from outside Nagaland need an Inner Line Permit (apply online); foreign nationals follow the Protected Area Permit route. Apply well before December. / A day-wise event list is released by the government shortly before the festival, so check it for craft demonstrations. / Read the official events page and shortlist craft demonstrations and the bamboo carnival. / Apply for your ILP online in advance and keep a printed copy. / Learn the names of a few tribes and their textile traditions so conversations with artisans go further. / Carry your ILP/PAP at all times in Nagaland. / Ask before photographing people or ceremonies. / December evenings at Kisama are cold; dress in layers. | Our summary of the resources below |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Government of Nagaland (site states 'Organized by the Govt. of Nagaland')): Hornbill Festival – Events/Activities: Official overview of crafts, exhibitions-cum-sale and daily events; notes the government releases the day-wise list each year. | https://hornbillfestival.com/events/ |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Directorate of Tourism, Government of Nagaland): Entry Permits – Tourism Nagaland: Where and how to get the ILP or PAP before travelling. | https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/entry-permits/ |
| Resource (Official; publisher: Government of Nagaland): Nagaland ILP – FAQ: Official answers on who needs a permit and how to apply online. | https://ilp.nagaland.gov.in/faq |
| Also consulted for the skills section | https://hornbillfestival.com/ |
| Also consulted for the skills section | https://ilp.nagaland.gov.in/about |
| No official resource yet: No official resource yet for learning a Naga craft; hands-on visitor workshops for 2026 are unconfirmed. Beware the lookalike domain hornbilfestival.com (one 'l'). | Skills research (gap recorded) |

## Source audit (4 Oct 2026, IST)

Official sources first; non-official sources only if the event community widely accepts them, with evidence. Links removed or replaced on this page (old links are shown as plain text, not linked):

- Old: `timeout.com/india/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hornbill-festival-2026-…` → New: https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/entry-permits/. Why: Listings magazine. Replaced by Nagaland Tourism's entry-permit page.

## Check notes shown on the page

- Hands-on workshop slots for visitors are not confirmed for 2026; the 2026 Craftscape schedule is not out yet.
- Indian visitors from outside Nagaland need an Inner Line Permit; foreigners have Protected Area / registration rules. Check before you travel (permit details not re-verified).
- Beware the lookalike domain hornbilfestival.com (one 'l').

## Our grouping

- Levels shown: Watch & buy local (our grouping of the CSV participation level "Spectator+ (buy local-made)").
- Usual months used by the month filter: Dec.