Lambadi tribals garements, furnishing etc

PORGAI

The Lambadi tribals of Sittilingi valley migrated from the north of India several hundred years ago. They have their own distinctive dialect, costume and traditions. Their tradition of embroidery was very nearly lost. Only a few of the older women remembered how to make the distinctive designs. This tradition has now been revived by the Tribal Craft Initiative, with the older women teaching the younger women. They have decided to call their work “Porgai” which in the Lambadi dialect means “pride”, reflecting the pride they feel in their work and in rediscovering the tradition to which they belong.

Porgai believes in-

§  preserving the magic of their age old Lambadi embroidery

§  respect for the artisan and fair wages for their time and skill

§  appreciating the skill of human hands over that of machines though the later is many times faster

In buying our products you will be richer by-

§  empowering rural women by adding to their income

§  reviving a dying traditional craft

§  encouraging future generations to take pride in their culture

 If you would like to purchase any of the items you like, Please feel free to contact us at-

email id- porgai@gmail.com address- porgai artisans association, c/o tribal health initiative, sittilingi p.o, theerthamalai s.p.o, dharmapuri district, tamil nadu, india -636906