Fashion, Culture and Costume

Assignment-1
Gadaba Tribe
Odisha and Andhra pradesh
Population 122,770
Gadaba
The Gadaba is an ethnic group in
eastern India. They are designated
Scheduled Tribe in Andhra Pradesh and
Odisha. They get their name from a
brook in the Godavari valley. They speak
Mundari, pursue agro- forest-based
activities due to the proximity to the
forest, and love music and dance. The
tribe is known for its oversized jewellery.
 The women wear
earrings made out of
silver, brass, or
aluminum. These are
wires welded into a
The Gadaba use very scanty clothes. circle that hangs from a
Men use a piece of cloth called Lenguthi hole in the ear that
with a flap that hangs down the front.
reaches the shoulder,
Women's clothing is in 2 pieces,
supported by a red
Keranga hangs down the knees and the
other is worn across breasts for hairband of beads.
support.

Gadaba women wear heavy neck rings that are

about a kilogram each called Khagla. As part of
their tradition, it is removed only after their
death. They also wear red and black necklaces
called Bandara and Taitul.
Maasai Tribe
Kenya and Tanzania
Population 900,000
Maasai
The Maasai tribe is an indigenous ethnic
group in Africa of semi-nomadic people.
They are one of the most prominent
African ethnic groups and are well-
known internationally because of their
ties to the national parks and reserves.
This is due to their distinctive traditions,
rituals, and apparel as well as their
proximity to the various national game
parks of East Africa. They converse in
Maa, Swahili, English, and the languages
of Tanzania and Kenya.
 “Maasai Shuka“, which means “body
wrapping” is a colorful fabric with Colorful necklaces, bracelets,
geometric patterns. It is not only an and pendants are a mark of the
outfit, it protects the Maasai from Maasai culture. It is considered
the harsh weather and terrain and it the duty of every Maasai women
is also a way of communicating. For to learn the jewelry making
example, married people wear blue craft.Traditional Maasai beaded
shukas, and young men who have collars use colors to identify
recently had circumcision carry their age, social status, marital
black colored blankets. status, clan, and more!

Red is the most important color; symbolizing courage, bravery, and strength. The Maasai also believe that red scares off
predators like lions even at long distances.
White represents energy and purity. Similarly, green symbolizes health and well-being. Orange represents hospitality,
friendship, and generosity while black symbolizes the people and the hardships they must endure.
Kayan Tribe
Myanmar and Thailand
Population 200,000
Kayan
Significantly known for their long necks,
the Kayan tribes of Thailand fled to the
Thai border area due to military regime
conflicts. The Kayan people are
descendants of Kyawsakee, a mythical
benevolent golden dragon.
Traditionally, they cherished gold and
golden metals such as brass and bronze
for their personal adornment that was
modeled on the shape of a dragon with
its long golden neck. This tradition was
translated into neck rings worn by
women.
 Women of the Kayan tribes wear
neck rings made of brass coils that
push the collarbone down and
compress the rib cage. Thus, the
appearance of a stretched neck is
created by the deformation of the
clavicle. This practice protected
women from becoming slaves;
making them less attractive to
other tribes. Young girls begin to
wear rings when they are around 5
years old. Over the years, the coil is
replaced by a longer one and more
turns are added.

The Kayan people plant cotton and make it

into thread and weave it by hand for
clothing. The traditional dress is woven with
white and red thread. For men, it is made
into a short Longyi. For women, a blouse is
sewn with white thread into a long piece of
cloth.
Thankyou!