The Apatanis are settled agriculturists inhabiting the valley around Ziro-the headquarters of Lower Subansiri district. The older men-folk tie the hair in top-knots and tattoo the faces. Wearing of circular nose plugs and tattooing of faces is the most characteristic aspect of ornamentation of older Apatani women. However, the new generation of Apatani men and women, have stopped this practice of tying the hair knot, inserting nose plugs and face tattooing.
Apatani Lady
Apatani Lady wrapped in blanket
Apatani lady
Finger puppet
Through the mist
Facial tattoo
Facial tattoo
Nose plug
Nose plugs
Apatani ladies
Watching
Apatani lady
Cane nose plugs
Proud
Smile
Laughing
Apatani Grandmother
Nose plugs
Nose plugs
Wool hat
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