Gadu is a dense, hand-woven shawl that is of considerable cultural significance to the Mising tribe. Mostly, it is used in winters or on occasions like festivals and ceremonies. It is made on the traditional loom with intricate designs. Its basic style consists in natural colors in geometric…

Men of Rengma have a traditional accessory in form of a loincloth known as Nzanyan and the other item is a headgear called Pihu. The headgear is decorated with feathers and is used mostly at ceremonies/festivals and dances. Men use a long scarf called Phehong to drape over their shoulders. Although…

The attire of Reang tribe is the highlight of their culture manifested in regards to their long-held weaving practices. Reang men wear a handwoven loincloth, just another simple cloth applied on the upper parts, and the most important accessory in their dress is the "Kamsoih", a turban…

The Adis are one of the most populous tribes in Arunachal Pradesh, occupying mostly the temperate and subtropical regions of the state. The tribe has a rich cultural tradition very much in tune with nature, which, in turn, impacts all of their social behaviors and customs and rituals. The tribe…

The Thuma is made of cotton, wool, and zari threads, allowing it to be ventilated while comfortable enough for colder weather. It has a glossy finish due to zari threads imparting an indelible character to the garment visually. The mixture can be termed as a traditional skirt that is comforting,…

Traditionally, a 'kuppigi' is worn by the Kattunayakan community as an upper garment and a 'mundu' is worn as a bottom garment. Both men and women decorate their bodies with symbolic tattoos, many representing cultural beliefs. They attend temple festivals, such as Mariamma,…

The traditional attire of the Kota people is a representation of simplicity and cultural identity. Traditional men's attire includes an upper garment called ‘Varadu’, and a lower garment called ‘Mundu’. The Mundu can be paired with a dupatti for women. Traditionally they do not wear coloured…

Each ethnic group of Paniyan has its own costumes, which are somewhat different, but which are traditionally distinctive. Men usually wear the ‘Mundu’ (lower garment). The women wear the ‘Kuppiri’ (upper cloth), separating it into lower and upper garments. Women commonly wear jewelry including palm…

The embroidery done by Toda tribe is known for its red and black designs on white cloth which is a benchmark of quality craftsmanship. They have a GI certification for Toda Embroidery which they received in 2008. It is created on a range of items such as cushions, mats, key chains, bangles,…