The Togo-Chonga is an exclusive bark fibre bracelet traditionally adorning the Andamanese tribe, especially males and boys. Grounded in the natural heritage of the Andaman Islands, this ornament illustrates their bond with nature, resourcefulness, and lasting cultural identities. Every Togo-Chonga consists of narrow bark strips all tied up to each other using waxed glued bark fibre, making it circular in shape. The construct provides a highly secure unit and an absolutely natural flexible finish. The outer looks remain rustic and earthy, according to the tribe's traditional value systems.
These bracelets have an important structural feature because on their inner surface coiled iron ring is found. This strengthens and provides a good hold in the wrist enhancing the longevity and comfort of the bracelet. This refers to the attribute of the integration between organic bark material and iron considering the tribal perception and understanding of the local material and greens in molding nature for functional forms of bodily ornamentation. The Togo-Chonga is more than a bracelet. It is an initiation rite and an emblem of tribal belonging. It is worn both daily and for social or ritual occasions, reminding the wearer of generations of ancestral tradition.