Arunachal Pradesh is home to over 26 major tribes and dozens of sub-tribes, each with its own distinct traditional clothing. The state's textiles are among the most colourful and intricate in all of India.
Over 26 major tribes with distinct dress styles.
Common Element: Hand-woven wraparound fabric in bright stripes.
Nyishi: Famous for hornbill beak headgear.
Apatani: Known for facial tattoos and nose plugs (traditional).
Material: Mostly hand-woven cotton and silk.
Most Arunachali traditional dress is made from hand-woven cloth in vibrant stripes and geometric patterns. The fabrics are woven on traditional looms by women.
Women typically wear:
Men typically wear:
Adi Tribe: Women wear a distinctive striped wraparound dress called 'Gale'. Men wear a striped loin cloth.
Nyishi Tribe: Men are famous for wearing a hornbill beak on their cane headgear (now replaced with replicas for conservation).
Apatani Tribe: Women were traditionally known for large nose plugs (Yaping Hulo) and facial tattoos — practices now rare among younger generations.
Arunachal Pradesh has diverse tribal dress — most feature hand-woven wraparound skirts and shawls in bright stripes, with elaborate tribal jewellery and headgear specific to each tribe.
The Nyishi tribe is famous for their cane headgear traditionally adorned with a hornbill beak — now replaced with replicas to protect the endangered hornbill bird.
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