Orissa has the largest variety of tribal communities, which are at various stages of socio-economic development. At one extreme are the group which lead a relatively secluded and archaic mode of life, keeping their core culture intact, while at the other extreme there are communities which are indistinguishable from the general agricultural communities. The tribal people express their cultural identity and distinctiveness in their social organization, language, rituals and festivals and also in their dress, ornaments, art and craft.

TRIBES OF ORISSA

Habitat, Economy, Classification, Society & Kinship, Marriage, religion, Crisis Rites, Rituals, Norms & Customs


TRIBAL CULTURE

Cultural Identity, Belief in supernatural forces, Festivities, Music & Entertainment, Dance, Art & Craft, Handloom & Handicrafts


HANDICRAFTS

Pottery, Grasses & Wood, Plaster & Papier Mache, Stone & Theatre Craft, Lacquer, Metal, Santhal & Saora Paintings


HANDLOOMS

Tribal Handlooms