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Tribes & Attire

Arts & Culture · जनजातियां और वेशभूषा · 15 facts

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Gond is the largest tribal group in India (Madhya Pradesh)

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Bhil tribe is mainly found in Rajasthan and Gujarat

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Santhal tribe is found in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha

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Munda tribe is found in Jharkhand (Birsa Munda was their leader)

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Naga tribes are found in Nagaland (16 major tribes)

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Toda tribe of Nilgiri Hills practices polyandry

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Jarawa and Sentinelese tribes live in Andaman Islands

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Warli painting is tribal art of Maharashtra

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Phulkari is embroidery art of Punjab

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Pheran is traditional dress of Kashmir

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Mekhela Chador is traditional dress of Assamese women

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Bandhani is tie-dye textile art of Rajasthan and Gujarat

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Ikat weaving is famous in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat

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Lepcha tribe is original inhabitant of Sikkim

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Khasi and Garo tribes are from Meghalaya (matrilineal society)