Survey on Traditional Textiles of Arunachal Pradesh with Special Reference to Galo Tribes

Abstract

A traditional textile and a costume were the sorts of garments that indicate community culture, rituals traditions, etc. The ethnic groups of Arunachal Pradesh having diverse socio-cultural background which have contributed immensely towards the glory of textile tradition of North –East as a whole. The Galo, one of the major tribes of Arunachal Pradesh has its own cultural and traditional practices. They are mostly found in West Siang, Lepa Rada, and Lower Siang districts.  Traditional woven textile products of Galo women are unique, attractive, etc. but are going to change fast in terms of designs, motifs, yarns, and methods. Both primary and secondary methods were used to collect the data on textiles and accessories used by Galo tribes and their income. It was found that majority of the respondents need training programs for their development of entrepreneurship skill, product diversification, and marketing. Therefore, the present paper is undertaken to familiarize with the costumes and accessories of Galo tribes and also to know the income source of tribal women.