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The bangles, however, are geometric-patterned ornaments from the Maria Gond tribe, who inhabit the land of Chhattisgarh, and are smaller branches of the larger Gond tribe. These tribes celebrate their existence and Mother Nature, hence making ornaments from natural resources that fulfill aesthetic as well as utilitarian purposes.
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The bangles, however, are geometric-patterned ornaments from the Maria Gond tribe, who inhabit the land of Chhattisgarh, and are smaller branches of the larger Gond tribe. These tribes celebrate their existence and Mother Nature, hence making ornaments from natural resources that fulfill aesthetic as well as utilitarian purposes.
They use the basketry method to make bangs with geometric patterns; it means that grass and bamboo are tightly laced together to create very strong but flexible pieces of jewelry. With this design and making, the Maria Gonds' knowledge of geometry and craftsmanship reflects the different types of grass and bamboo.
The geometric pattern itself finds a place in its culture because it symbolizes harmony, balance, and the observable natural cycles of the world as experienced by the Maria Gond people. The bangles would commonly be worn by women as part of their day-wear during festivals and rituals. The materials used, again, are bamboo and grasses, which are sustainable, but they also are biodegradable; such attributes enhance the ecology-mindedness and resourcefulness of the group. For long, items differing from these have been fashioned using these items so that each product is of utility to the other, thus making the piece serve these practical along with aesthetic needs. Thus, the geometric pattern bamboo bangles sit as part of the Maria Gond craft and cultural values that emphasize their presence within the attire in tune with nature.
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