LIFESTYLE

Tribal art and craft across the world

By Simran Jeet

1

Nimba masks

Nimba masks, African artifacts symbolizing fertility, connect female fertility with abundant harvests in various celebrations. 

2

Warli art

Maharashtra's Warli tribe creates monochromatic geometric Warli art, expressing unity and spirituality. 

3

Gond creativity

Madhya Pradesh's Gond tribe produces vibrant Gond art, characterized by intricate patterns and depictions of flora and fauna. 

4

Hopi kachina

Hopi Kachina dolls from Arizona's Hopi tribe represent spiritual beings with intricate handcrafted details. 

5

Papunya revolution

Papunya paintings transformed Aboriginal art, leading to the multimillion-dollar Papunya Tula indigenous arts industry. 

6

Li brocade heritage

China's Li people preserve their 3,000-year-old brocade weaving tradition, recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. 

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