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The Sorisogoting is a traditional brass necklace worn by the Gunsur Malias tribe of Orissa, which exemplifies their ancestral artistry and cultural values. Although this jewellery is simple in construction, it has significant importance for tribal attire and self-expression. Sorisogoting is designed from patterned brass beads and carries both creativity and precision. Each bead is carefully made, sometimes with minor engravings or molded shapes, and then strung together using strong cotton thread. The cotton thread gives structural support but also symbolizes the use of natural, sustainable materials that are found in the surroundings of the tribe.
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The Sorisogoting is a traditional brass necklace worn by the Gunsur Malias tribe of Orissa, which exemplifies their ancestral artistry and cultural values. Although this jewellery is simple in construction, it has significant importance for tribal attire and self-expression. Sorisogoting is designed from patterned brass beads and carries both creativity and precision. Each bead is carefully made, sometimes with minor engravings or molded shapes, and then strung together using strong cotton thread. The cotton thread gives structural support but also symbolizes the use of natural, sustainable materials that are found in the surroundings of the tribe.
It is worn mostly by women on cultural occasions, social gatherings, and festivals, and is valued for its simple and graceful beauty. The sun's warm golden gleam is inextricably tied to the earthy richness of traditional attire making the Sorisogoting one of the community's first choices in jewellery. Brass has always been easy to get and hence long-lasting, making it a good material for tribal embellishments for both ornamental and symbolic purposes. It is considered to have protective powers and stands for endurance—characteristics which are greatly valued by the Gunsur Malias people. More than just an accessory, the Sorisogoting links generations of its people, maintaining their identity and heritage by elevating craft to tradition in continuity.
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