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Tag Archives: Nyishi
India’s tribal cultural heritage – Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh, recognized as one of the hotspots of biodiversity is home to a range of economically important plants. Some of these plant species have found use in the preparation of natural dyes. Natural dyes are colourants having several applications … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Cultural heritage, Dress and ornaments, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Ethnobotany, Figures, census and other statistics, Health and nutrition, History, Modernity, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Seven Sister States & Sikkim – North Eastern Council, Success story
Tagged Adi, Aka, Apatani, Bangni, Hill Miri, Idu, Khamba, Khamti, Khawa, Lisu or Yobin, Memba, Miji, Mishimi, Monpa, Nah, Nocte, Nyishi, Sherdukpen, Singpho, Sulung, Tagin, Tangsa, Wancho
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Experimenting with the unique traditional motifs and jewellery of 400-odd tribal communities: North East Fashion Fest – Assam
NISHIT DHOLABHAI, The Telegraph, Saturday , January 12 , 2013 New Delhi, Jan. 11: The home ministry appears to have taken a page out of Bhutan’s book of governance as it sponsors a North East Fashion Fest in Guwahati next month … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts and visual arts, De- and re-tribalisation, Dress and ornaments, Fashion and design, Government of India, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Press snippets, Seasons and festivals, Seven Sister States & Sikkim – North Eastern Council, Tribal culture worldwide, Women
Tagged Angami, Ao, Apatani, Bodo, Lotha, Minyong, Nyishi, Sema
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