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This tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, India, boasts unique culture and artistic skill-the Apatanis. It is an ornament made of cane and bamboo that is worn mostly by men during festivals, rituals, and occasions. The headgear is created by the complex interweaving of diverse bamboo strips using a peculiar weaving pattern. Lightweight, strong, and flexible. Feathers, beads, and decorative articles adorn the headdress, which symbolize honor, pride, and bravery in society. Using eco-friendly Apatani, this headgear is made purely from perishables-greatly representing their link with nature. Traditionally, these were worn during warrior dances and tribal ceremonies, depicting valor and masculinity among men. Still today, it remains a staple of Apatani identity seen in traditional gatherings, Dree and Myoko festivals, and in museum collections as a representation of tribal heritage.
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This tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, India, boasts unique culture and artistic skill-the Apatanis. It is an ornament made of cane and bamboo that is worn mostly by men during festivals, rituals, and occasions. The headgear is created by the complex interweaving of diverse bamboo strips using a peculiar weaving pattern. Lightweight, strong, and flexible. Feathers, beads, and decorative articles adorn the headdress, which symbolize honor, pride, and bravery in society. Using eco-friendly Apatani, this headgear is made purely from perishables-greatly representing their link with nature. Traditionally, these were worn during warrior dances and tribal ceremonies, depicting valor and masculinity among men. Still today, it remains a staple of Apatani identity seen in traditional gatherings, Dree and Myoko festivals, and in museum collections as a representation of tribal heritage.
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