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Orissa culture

1. ORISSA CULTURE
PRESENTED BY:
KAAJAL

2. Major population in Orissa is tribal. The number of tribes that reside in
Orissa is the highest anywhere in India. All the districts of Orissa have a tribal
population in it.
While some regions have huge presence of tribals, some have only a handful
of tribals. Koraput, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Naurangpurand Malkangiriare few
districts where more than half of the population is tribal.
contd….
TRIBAL LIFE OF ORISSA

3. In Orissa, few tribes are in a better economic position and are well mixed up
in the society, whereas there are many that lead a completely secluded life.
They are also the most backward in the economic ladder of Orissa. Different
tribes have different culture, traditions, language and rituals.
TRIBAL LIFE OF ORISSA

4. DHOTI
Thedhotiorvaettiorpanchais the traditional men's garment in theAsian
subcontinentinIndia,Bangladesh andSri Lanka. It is a rectangular piece of
unstitched cloth, usually around 4.5 meters long, wrapped around the waist and the
legs and knotted at the waist.
contd…
CLOTHES(MEN)

5. They were traditionally worn with loose-fittingpaijama(kurta-paijama), loose-
fittingsalwars, semi-tight (tight around the calves, but loose from the waist to including
the knees)churidars, or wrapped-arounddhotis;but are now also worn withjeans.
Kurtasare worn both as casual everyday wear and as formal dress.
CLOTHES(MEN)

6. Gamuchais a short piece of cloth generally saffron in color. It is
the local towel of the people ofOrissa. They are also available in
different colorsand patterns. For its low price and easy availability it
is widely acceptable among people ofOrissa. A place
calledKhordhainKhordhadistrictis famous for producing
Gamuchasworldwide. Normal length of a Gamuchavary from 1.5
meters to 2.5 meters. It's price comes around a Dollar or Two.
CLOTHES(MEN)

7. SAMBALPURI SAREE
SambalpuriSareeis a traditional handwovenIkkatsari or saree(locally called shadhi)
wherein the warp and the weft are tie-dyed before weaving. It is produced in the
Bargarh, Sonepur, Sambalpurand nearby districts of Orissa. These sareesfirst became
popular outside the state when the late Prime Minister IndiraGandhi started wearing
them.
CLOTHES(WOMEN)

8. KATAKI SAREE
Katakisareesin handspuncotton and silk or tussar, have traditional Hindu and
Buddhist designs on them. There is filigree work in silver that you will find in Kataka.
You will also find fine tribal work in brass and other metal-wire. Pattachitrais
traditional painting on palm-leaf or raw silk.
CLOTHES(WOMEN)

9. Men generally wear loin clothes whereas women wear a lengthy cloth that they
wrap around themselves. Women of few tribes also wear a scarf on their head.
Almost all women wear ornaments, bracelets, necklaces made of aluminum
and brass. Girls above the age of 5 are seen with tattoos on their faces.
GENERAL TRIBAL CLOTHING

10. CLOTHES OF TRIBAL
PEOPLE

11. Juang tribes of Orissa are divided into two totemic clans namely
Bandhu clans and Kutumba.
An alternative term, which their neighbors use to denote the Juang is
Pattua, meaning the wearer of leaf-dress though leaf-dress has long
been abandoned since the time when captain J. Johnstoneforced the
Juang to wear clothes.
Contd…
JUANG TRIBE

12. JUANG TRIBE
Juanghat
Juangstill people still wear semi
lengthedclothes.

13. Dressing & Jewellery: Men wear white Dhoti with a white Bentaor turban on
head while the women wear white cotton sareewith red border and red
blouse. Traditional jewellerylike Andu(Anklet), Sakam(Bangles), Mudi
(Ring), Murki(Earrings), Puli(Nose Ring), Hisir(Necklace) etc., made of
metals like Gold, Silver, Brass and Copper are worn by the women. Other
forms of jewellerymade of animal bones, ivory, feathers, horns and semi-
precious stones have a special significance in the Kolhaculture.
Contd…
KOLHATRIBE

14. KOLHATRIBE

15. KOLHATRIBE

16. A woman of Banjaratribes in Orissa is accustomed to wearing
"ghaghra" and `choli` (a blouse). Ghagrais a whirling skirt made of
red, black and white cotton, with pieces of mirrored glass embroidered
on it. The craze for Jewels is of the highest degree amongst these
celebrated tribes of Orissa. Anklets, silver earrings, hair plaits and bone
bangles add charm to the enriched culture of Banjaras.
BANJARATRIBE

17. BANJARATRIBE

18. These BondaPorajatribes have unique style of dressing which emphasized the
rich heritage of their culture and ethnicity. The BondaPorajatribes are in
general `semi-clothed`. Moreover, ornaments play a great role in the attire if
the Bondatribes. BondaPorajatribes wear broad silver necklace bands, which
also embellish their beauty to a great extent.
BONDATRIBE

19. A Gadaba woman usually wears a two-piece dress which is very colourful, often
striped in red, blue and white, which is woven by the women themselves. The
textile is made from the bark of the kerengplant. The ornaments they wear are
not very different from those of other tribals. They wear beads of various
coloursin the hair, silver necklaces and very big brass earrings. The kerengis
are being slowly replaced by the sari. Men wear only a piece of cloth `Languti`
with a flail which hangs in front.
GADABA TRIBE

21. The cultural exuberance is rightly been depicted in the way these parajatribes
dress up. The attires of both male and female are colorful. Women folks of
these parajatribal communities wear beautiful ornaments thereby enhancing
their beauty. Nose rings and hairs clips are used by parajawomen. The male
parajatribes have the habit of wearing earrings.
PARAJATRIBE

22. Textile heritage of Orissa reflects the true artistic capabilities and superior
craftsmanship of Orissa. Drawing heavily from the motifs replete in tribal culture and
its association with nature and Orissa's famous temple architectural style, the textiles
and handlooms of Orissa have entered the living rooms of people from as far as US
and Poland.
INDUSTRY

23. Handlooms of Orissa are mainly available in cotton and silk though the
colors, patterns and methods of weaving differ for the two textured materials.
The cotton fabrics with heavy drapes are woven of fine cotton threads tightly
held together. The fabric is flannel like to touch for its soft wooly weaving,
unlike the luster of precious stones and metals of the silk fabrics.

24. Orissa's cotton handlooms and textiles come in earthy patterns of the famous Ikat
style of weaving. The Ikathandloom and textiles origin can be traced back to Orissa's
rich maritime past when seafaring traders ventured forth on journeys to the islands of
Indonesia primarily Bali.

25. DandaNata
The danduawhich interpretesthis role is dressed with a red and black sari,
wears female ornaments and has an arch-like structure of bamboo strips
covered with cloths tied at the back. The latter is the parva(radiance) and it is
kept all through the year inside the kamanagharatogether with kamanaand
the dandaor handles for the fire.
ORISSA TRADITIONAL DANCE
DRESS

26. DalkahiDance
The love story of Radhaand Krishna, the episodes from Ramayana and
Mahabaharata, the description of natural scenery are represented through the
songs. The young women dance and sing intermittently. The women generally
dress themselves with the colorful SambalpuriSari and wear a scarf on the
shoulders holding the ends below in both the hands. Bedecked with traditional
jewelry their robust framers sustain the strains of the dance for long hours.
ORISSA TRADITIONAL DANCE
DRESS

27. ChaitiGhoda
ChaitiGhodais a traditional folk dance usually performed by the Kaivartasor
the fishermen community residing in the coastal districts of Orissa. The dance
has three main participants –the Rauta, the Rautaniand the Horse Rider. the
Rautaand the Rautanienthrall the audience with their soulful songs and witty
exchanges, the horse rider entertains with his energetic dance with the dummy
horse, performed to the musical accompaniment of the Dhola(drum) and
Mahuri(trumpet).
ORISSA TRADITIONAL DANCE
DRESS

28. KoyaDance
The members of the Koyatribe perform this dance during ChaitraParva
(March –April). The Koyagirls wear elaborate jewellerymade of beads and
sport decorative caps. The Koyaboys wear traditional costumes and jewellery.
The head gear is fitted with a bison’s horn. Koyadrums and the flute are the
main accompanying musical instruments.
ORISSA TRADITIONAL DANCE
DRESS