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Baiga Adivasi Fabric

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:50:00 +0000

In the era of science and technology, certain tribal communities find themselves in a technologically primitive, pre-agricultural stage. Their economy is uncomplicated, primarily rooted in forests, rendering them extremely impoverished. Many among them lack literacy, and their population growth remains stagnant. In India, there are 74 such groups recognized as Primitive Tribal Groups (PTG), and the Baiga community is counted among them. In the state of Madhya Pradesh, which hosts a total of 43 tribal groups, three—namely Baiga, Bharia, and Sahariya—are specifically identified as PTG. This acknowledgment highlights their unique socio-economic and cultural context, positioning them distinctively within the broader framework of tribal communities in India. Baigas are widely distributed in Dindori, Mandla, Shahdol, and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh.

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Bead Work~Jhabua

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:27:22 +0000

Beadwork is a craft that is practiced by many tribes across the world and is an expression of their colorful culture. Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh is famous for its bead work and the craft is actively practiced here. Women in families thread together tiny, colorful beads to create intricate pieces of jewelry with designs inspired from nature.

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Dhokra~Betul

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:58:27 +0000

Locally known as ‘Bharai kaam’, Dhokra is the art of sculpting brass using the ancient technique of lost – wax casting. Practiced in West Bengal, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh, this metal craft finds different forms of expressions in its pure folk motifs and figures within the different tribes.

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