DONGRIA

DONGRIA

History

The Dongria community, residing in the remote Niyamgiri Hills of Odisha, India, is known for their deep connection to nature

Location

The Dongria community, residing in the remote Niyamgiri Hills of Odisha, India, is known for their deep connection to nature

Facts

Kapadagandhas are woven by the elder womenfolk. The shawls are a fixture in daily life, but also play an important part in ritual. The coarse off-white base cloth was historically procured from the Domb community in Rayagada through the bartering of harvested crops. The motifs are embroidered in three distinct shades of green, red and yellow - each with its own significance.

Stories About Dongria

Community Stories

Tribal Traditions

The Dongria community, residing in the remote Niyamgiri Hills of Odisha, India, is known for their deep connection to nature.

Art and Craft

The Dongria community, residing in the remote Niyamgiri Hills of Odisha, India, is known for their deep connection to nature.

Indigenous

The Dongria community, residing in the remote Niyamgiri Hills of Odisha, India, is known for their deep connection to nature.

Niyamgiri Hills

The Dongria community, residing in the remote Niyamgiri Hills of Odisha, India, is known for their deep connection to nature.

Indigenous

The Dongria community, residing in the remote Niyamgiri Hills of Odisha, India, is known for their deep connection to nature.