This long belt made by the Abor tribe in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh as an example of the tribe's unique use of natural and metallic materials in their dress. This belt is made of the composition of leaves into which 14 round brass pieces are affixed into it, giving it a beauty and significance at the same time.
Lea leaves as the base material demonstrate to the deep kinship that the tribe has with nature and their use of biodegradable, eco-friendly resources in their everyday objects. Brass ornaments add aesthetic value but also possibility for tribal identity, status, or ceremonials. This item is an excellent example of how natural and processed materials co-exist in traditional tribal crafts. The contrasting organic leaf base and bright, hard brass discs make a striking, durable accessory with cultural significance