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The Hide Arm-let is a distinctly unique ornament of an indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh-an Apatani tribe in India. Being made from Yak fur, this armlet bears important cultural as well as functional significance as a part of the Apatani garment. Apatanis live very much up to their world's name, using much from nature combined with the materials they have sourced locally, as they show in their handmade pieces.
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Hide Arm-Let: The Traditional Yak Fur Armlet of the Apatani Tribe
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Hide Arm-Let: The Traditional Yak Fur Armlet of the Apatani Tribe
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Hide Arm-let
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The Hide Arm-let is a distinctly unique ornament of an indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh-an Apatani tribe in India. Being made from Yak fur, this armlet bears important cultural as well as functional significance as a part of the Apatani garment. Apatanis live very much up to their world's name, using much from nature combined with the materials they have sourced locally, as they show in their handmade pieces.
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Hide Arm-Let: Ancestral Craft, Bond with Nature
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But it is not just another ornament; it speaks of strength and endurance. It provides warmth, comfort, and padding because this armlet is built from yak's thick coarse hair, especially when snow-topped mountains surround the Apatanis. The armlet comes out to be worn during festivals, rituals, or ceremonial observances of the tribe, signifying the richness of the Apatani culture.
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Woven Heritage, Rooted in Nature
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Known for bamboo-and-cane crafting, the integration of these people further branches into sustainable agricultural practices. The Hide Arm-Let is about their traditional weaving and crafting techniques that have been part of their society and family over generations. It continues to show and tell tales of heritage and ancestry, aligning individuals with their roots and Mother Nature.
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