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

Apatani Lady wrapped in blanket

Apatani Lady wrapped in blanket

Apatani lady

Apatani lady

Finger puppet

Finger puppet

Through the mist

Through the mist

Facial tattoo

Facial tattoo

Facial tattoo

Facial tattoo

Nose plug

Nose plug

Nose plugs

Nose plugs

Apatani ladies

Apatani ladies

Watching

Watching

Apatani lady

Apatani lady

Cane nose plugs

Cane nose plugs

Proud

Proud

Smile

Smile

Laughing

Laughing

Apatani Grandmother

Apatani Grandmother

Nose plugs

Nose plugs

Nose plugs

Nose plugs

Wool hat

Wool hat