Kiphire is a melting pot of indigenous Naga cultures, primarily home to the Sangtam, Yimkhiung, and Sumi tribes.
* **Handicrafts:** The region is known for intricate traditional weaving, characterized by distinctive tribal shawl patterns, each representing different clans and social statuses. * **Music and Dance:** Folk songs and traditional dances remain central to community gatherings, often performed in colorful traditional attire featuring beads, cowrie shells, and hornbill feathers. * **Woodcarving:** Traditional log drums and architectural wood carvings are a significant part of the local artistic heritage.