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A piece of skirt among the Adis, as they are called, is actually quite an important piece of textile for the indigenous tribe found primarily in Arunachal Pradesh, India, in their cultural attire. The unique bold stripes on this wrapped skirt celebrate the women of the Adi tribe and their tremendous artistry in textiles, but most importantly highlight the identity of a woman, that is, her very roots into the tribe. There are numerous patterns of these bold stripes, with detailed designs that connect closely to the nature, identity, and social status of the tribe.
The Adi tribe is known for having rich cultural traditions, and the textile craftsmanship reflected in such traditional clothing meets aesthetic and functional needs. The wrapped skirt is usually woven with locally available cotton or other natural fibers, dyed by traditional methods to create very gorgeous patterns. These textiles are garments and much more-they are major historical bearers of identity and the status of the wearer in relations to what is most commonly recorded on the identity within that community and culture.
Bold stripes and geometrical shapes on the skirt do mean something symbolically, most often representing the elements of nature, such as rivers or mountains or animals holding spiritual significance for the Adi people. The colours and designs can also indicate the age group or the marital status or the specific tribe within the larger community of Adis. Such textiles find common usage in everyday work; however, they are equally fondly adorned for ceremonial and festive occasions, indicating the deep pride of the hearth in the Adis.
The Adi tribe is known for having rich cultural traditions, and the textile craftsmanship reflected in such traditional clothing meets aesthetic and functional needs. The wrapped skirt is usually woven with locally available cotton or other natural fibers, dyed by traditional methods to create very gorgeous patterns. These textiles are garments and much more-they are major historical bearers of identity and the status of the wearer in relations to what is most commonly recorded on the identity within that community and culture.
Bold stripes and geometrical shapes on the skirt do mean something symbolically, most often representing the elements of nature, such as rivers or mountains or animals holding spiritual significance for the Adi people. The colours and designs can also indicate the age group or the marital status or the specific tribe within the larger community of Adis. Such textiles find common usage in everyday work; however, they are equally fondly adorned for ceremonial and festive occasions, indicating the deep pride of the hearth in the Adis.
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A piece of skirt among the Adis, as they are called, is actually quite an important piece of textile for the indigenous tribe found primarily in Arunachal Pradesh, India, in their cultural attire. The unique bold stripes on this wrapped skirt celebrate the women of the Adi tribe and their tremendous artistry in textiles, but most importantly highlight the identity of a woman, that is, her very roots into the tribe. There are numerous patterns of these bold stripes, with detailed designs that connect closely to the nature, identity, and social status of the tribe.
The Adi tribe is known for having rich cultural traditions, and the textile craftsmanship reflected in such traditional clothing meets aesthetic and functional needs. The wrapped skirt is usually woven with locally available cotton or other natural fibers, dyed by traditional methods to create very gorgeous patterns. These textiles are garments and much more-they are major historical bearers of identity and the status of the wearer in relations to what is most commonly recorded on the identity within that community and culture.
Bold stripes and geometrical shapes on the skirt do mean something symbolically, most often representing the elements of nature, such as rivers or mountains or animals holding spiritual significance for the Adi people. The colours and designs can also indicate the age group or the marital status or the specific tribe within the larger community of Adis. Such textiles find common usage in everyday work; however, they are equally fondly adorned for ceremonial and festive occasions, indicating the deep pride of the hearth in the Adis.
The Adi tribe is known for having rich cultural traditions, and the textile craftsmanship reflected in such traditional clothing meets aesthetic and functional needs. The wrapped skirt is usually woven with locally available cotton or other natural fibers, dyed by traditional methods to create very gorgeous patterns. These textiles are garments and much more-they are major historical bearers of identity and the status of the wearer in relations to what is most commonly recorded on the identity within that community and culture.
Bold stripes and geometrical shapes on the skirt do mean something symbolically, most often representing the elements of nature, such as rivers or mountains or animals holding spiritual significance for the Adi people. The colours and designs can also indicate the age group or the marital status or the specific tribe within the larger community of Adis. Such textiles find common usage in everyday work; however, they are equally fondly adorned for ceremonial and festive occasions, indicating the deep pride of the hearth in the Adis.
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