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Tribal Toda, Mid 20th century
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These Tribal todas from Kutch, must be slipped onto the foot.
Brides receive it at their wedding from the in-laws and is worn permanently
as part of her dress code signifying her marital status.
The motifs seen on the toda, are also used in tattoos on the arms and neck of the women.
(ref: wovensouls.worpress.com 'kutch travelogue')
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