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Tag Archives: Yimchunger
The unique narrative of shawls worn among 16 major tribes: Reflecting one’s social standing and the younger generation’s changing tastes – Nagaland
ANTHONY KURIAKOSE narrates how each Naga shawl is a thing of beauty, mystery, history and eternal appeal. And how each shawl wraps in its folds, a unique narrative. In the textile history of India, the warrior shawls of Nagaland have … Continue reading →
Posted in Crafts and visual arts, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Fashion and design, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, History, Modernity, Names and communities, Organizations, Photos and slideshows, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Seven Sister States & Sikkim – North Eastern Council, Storytelling, Tribal elders, Women, Worship and rituals
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Tagged Angami, Ao, Lotha, Naga, Sangtam, Sumi Hoho, Yimchunger
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Book on the distinctive ear ornaments of the northeastern “Seven Sister States”: Proudly worn by women and men – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
Earrings have a special status in Indian jewellery; they are highly decorative and beautify the face. Moreover, they are a sign of identification for their wearers or for a geographic region. These signs of identity and social status are mostly given … Continue reading →
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Anthropology, Crafts and visual arts, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Economy and development, Fashion and design, Figures, census and other statistics, Globalization, Literature and bibliographies, Modernity, Names and communities, Networking, Photos and slideshows, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Seven Sister States & Sikkim – North Eastern Council
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Tagged Ahom, Aka, Ao, Bru, Chakma, Chang, Garo, Karbi Anglong, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Mishmi, Naga, Reang, Yimchunger
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