Tags: aborigine | accessory | jewelry

The aboriginal people in Taiwan have a great affection for body decorations, whether they are men or women. Decorations of the upper body include head accessories, earrings, necklaces, breast ornaments, armlets, bracelets, rings, etc. The materials used primarily contain jades, shells, animal teeth and bones, hide (or fur), precious metals (silver and bronze), buttons, coins, glass beads, and flowers and plants. These accessories fully represent the aesthetics and the value of these tribal cultures....

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The clothing of Taiwan's indigenous people represents the prominent features of each tribe. It symbolizes cultural ideas and beliefs with vivid colors and diverse styles. Every indigenous tribe has its own unique clothing style and characteristics. Creatively, Paiwan, Rukai and Bunun peoples use dark blue or black cloth to present their lively and varied designs. Amis, Tsou, Saisiya, and Atayal peoples are apt to use blood red and azure (sky blue) to express their reverence and love for Nature. ....

Tags: aborigine | craft | pottery

By observing unearthed pottery from prehistoric sites, we can tell that the existence of pottery signifies human beings started to settle in more fixed places. ....

Tags: aborigine | pottery

The wide use of pottery is the major characteristic of the Neolithic Age. Since pottery pieces account for the majority of the artifacts excavated, it is believed pottery was widely used in the Neolithic Age. Although the ways that pottery was made differ in each excavation site, pottery was an important tool.

Tags: aborigine | accessory | clothing

Below-waist accessories for Aboriginal clothing can be categorized into waist (hip) accessories and leg accessories. The waist accessories include belts, waist bands, waist bells, waist knifes and front covering cloth. Many aboriginal tribes in Taiwan did not wear pants; simply wrapping a piece of cloth around the waist and then having a front covering cloth. For the Saisiat Tribe, waist bells stand out amongst all waist accessories....