The Gadaba tribe is found mainly in the hilly regions of Odisha.The Dandi or nose-studs represent but one of many ornaments embellishing the Gadaba woman. Whereas one end of these accessories adheres to the norm of aesthetic appeal customary to other Indian jewellery, the other end serves to identify the Gadaba culture. Alternatively, these might be made from metal; they truly are floral in design. The upper portion is circular and embossed with a very intricate design of flowers-the craftsmanship and art of the entire community stands shown here.
The center of each stud will have the red stone that is set for visual remark enhancement. This red stone, often iconic of life and beauty, gives touchy life to what is otherwise a metal ornament. The Dandi construct part of the ornament and encapsulates the Gadaba culture. It reflects the close ties that the tribe has with nature, visible in the floral design patterns. Such jewellery has a significant role to play during festivals, rituals, and traditional dance, also worn as proud expressions of tribal identity and social status. These art forms continue to be transmitted orally and through artisan hands for the Gadaba tribe. Collection of such ethnographic studies in museums also adds to the cultural conservation and documentation.