A view of the interiors of an Apatani home made of bamboo and wood. Hanging from the ceiling are corncobs, which are commonly found in kitchens. They are used as seeds as well as food.
A view of the interiors of an Apatani home made of bamboo and wood. Hanging from the ceiling are corncobs, which are commonly found in kitchens. They are used as seeds as well as food.
The village elder, who looks after the matters of governance, has his own uniform, a red gown. Traditionally, the Apatanis did not have village chiefs. Instead, clans had councils of older men, who were respected for their judgement
The village elder, who looks after the matters of governance, has his own uniform, a red gown. Traditionally, the Apatanis did not have village chiefs. Instead, clans had councils of older men, who were respected for their judgement
The village elder, who looks after the matters of governance, has his own uniform, a red gown. Traditionally, the Apatanis did not have village chiefs. Instead, clans had councils of older men, who were respected for their judgement
The village elder, who looks after the matters of governance, has his own uniform, a red gown. Traditionally, the Apatanis did not have village chiefs. Instead, clans had councils of older men, who were respected for their judgement
Terraced fields are landscaped on a slight incline, so that the water runs into each field at a high end and out at a low end. The traditional rice cultivation is labourintensive and does not require animals or machines, yet the productivity is high
Terraced fields are landscaped on a slight incline, so that the water runs into each field at a high end and out at a low end. The traditional rice cultivation is labourintensive and does not require animals or machines, yet the productivity is high