The Mishmi women of Arunachal Pradesh, India, wear a heavy major neck ornament called the Bead Necklace. The beads are greenish yellow and hence numerous strands can be seen in the necklace, which not only offers a person an ornamental look, but also stands for the culture and society in which such a necklace is worn.
It would appear that, traditionally, it is a necklace passed down from grandmother to eldest daughter and has, thus, become part of the heritage of the family. It symbolizes ancestry, tradition, and continuity. The grandmothers transfer it to their eldest daughters, attaching great sentimental value to the number of beads that are posited on this ornament as an artistic harmony. The necklace would also denote prosperity, reflecting the exquisite skill of the Mishmi people.
Apart from its ornamental function, it also serves as a practical object. Among Mishmi women, it is adopted as a beautification thing as much as it covers an upper portion of the body. This is revealing about material culture for the Mishmi, where jewelry and clothing are often treated together as a cultural functional-aesthetic object.

Making these necklaces involved carefully selecting and stringing beads that were acquired in the past by trading or bartering. New, synthetic replacements have made their way into the modern world, but the old heirlooms are loved and worn on festivals, ceremonies, and other major social occasions.
Now, there are endeavors to preserve and promote the intricate beadwork of the Mishmi so that this very unique cultural heritage will continue to thrive in the contemporary scenario.