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Nagaland Diaries

December 26, 2010 2 min read

An image from 1870s Nov 29th, 2010 Am setting out to explore Nagaland – home to over 20 distinct tribes characterised by two intriguing lifetsyles: headhunting and minimal clothing. This … Continue reading →

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Traditional Naga Bamboo Climbing and Fire Making

December 13, 2010 1 min read

Greased-bamboo pole climbing and Traditional fire-making….a few images. Boys preparing to compete in the greased bamboo pole climbing competition between tribes Splashing mud to create friction *** Fire making by … Continue reading →

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The magnificent Lion Dance

September 08, 2010 2 min read

The boys performing these feats are not professionals. They are students or young working adults who also perform the lion dance… The main performers of a team are the dancers. … Continue reading →

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Textile Symbolism – 1 : Hilltribes of Northern Thailand

August 21, 2010 4 min read

(Excerpt from my article on Jozan.net) Textiles, costumes & dress codes have played an integral role as announcers of significant life events, in some cultures more than in others. As … Continue reading →

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The Lambani Gypsy Tribe

July 21, 2010 2 min read

It is my good fortune to have spent a lot of time with the members of this tribe, and to have the opportunity to explore their memes or their psychological … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle of Hilltribes of Northern Thailand

July 11, 2010 1 min read

Following is an excerpt from an article I wrote for Jozan.net. ‘Textiles, costumes & dress codes have played an integral role as announcers of significant life events, in some cultures … Continue reading →

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Travelling Godmen – the Spiritual Healers of India

July 10, 2010 3 min read

Travelling Godmen are wanderers that travel from village to village, restricting themselves to a particular geographical area (usually dictated by the language). They sell spirituality and its benefits in different … Continue reading →

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