Bakarwal jewelry is a prominent dot in the cultural identity of women, especially. It consists of thick jhumkas, chonk phool (crowns), bangles, and nose rings, indicating marriage status, and believed to ward off the evil eyes. These ornaments are mainly silver, made with intricate floral and…

Silver jewelry carries cultural value among the Gujjars, particularly presented to daughters and brides. Popular neck pieces are the long chains gani and haseeri, the pointed Dodmala, coin-embellished Hamel, beaded Jomala, and bulky Hansli. Gujjar silver necklaces, layered at times and covered with…

Kampulu is a conventional storage basket that is predominantly employed by the Dimasa tribe. Crafted using skilled weaving methods, it is intended for storing and keeping vegetables and other foods. Kampulu baskets form part of the daily lifestyle of the tribe, depicting cunning and effective…

The Adi tribe has its own peculiar headgear made of bamboo, cane and animal skins. These Adi headgears are normally decorated with complex designs and motifs which deeply resonates with and represents their culture. Koppo, the other name for headgear, is indispensable during ritual occasions as it…

The bamboo craftsmanship of Kotawalia is an age-old tradition involving a deep outpouring of art and talent. The entire artistic treatment of the bamboo- cutting, soaking- makes it soft. Weaving is one way through which cuts of bamboos are placed in so many different geometries. It is known to be…

The tribal people of Jammu & Kashmir, who are known for their agrarian and craftsman lifestyles, have a long history of grass craft with tribal women playing an active part in weaving and dyeing. They convert day-to-day articles into beautiful pieces of art, a talent that has been passed on…

Iron per se lends consistency to the crafts proposed and is usually recovered or scavenged for from scrap metal and then beaten traditionally into the pattern. Brass and copper were really recommended metals to give detail or decoration to the finished object. The process of handcrafting these…

Different tribes of Jammu & Kashmir follow woodcraft, adding something new to the art of the region. Famed for their connection with nature, these tribes have expertise in creating products used in daily life as well as for ornamentation. Most tribal craftsmen hail from families deeply engaged…

The Adi carrying basket is carefully made of bamboo, a material selected for its strength, pliability, and local availability. The bamboo is harvested, stripped, and woven into a robust framework with care. Cane is sometimes included for added strength and aesthetic appeal. This green design…

They celebrate their cultural heritage-in which these Nyishi rank among the other most populous indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh. For the Nyishis, primary livelihoods include agriculture, hunting, and gathering associated with a virtual affinity to nature-well-expressed by their…