Simplicity and plainness are the twin characteristics of the dress of
the tribal people. Most of them use a narrow piece of cloth tied round
the waist. They keep two sets of dresses one for home and the other for
outside wear. They wear dhotis and saris while going out. Tribal ,women
are excessively found of ornaments. They have a craze for hansli (a kind
of necklace made of silver) brass bracelets and silver earrings. They
are famed for keeping their hair tidy by applying mustard or mouha oil
and combing it regularly. Tattooing the forehead arms and legs is a common
practice with them. This custom is originated from their age old belief
in magic.
