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Lambadas making exquisite ornaments
Generally, members of a tribal community or the lambadas are associated with agricultural works, trying to sow crops on barren lands. They are also associated with nomads who do not have a permanent of home of their own.
Nizamabad: Generally, members of a tribal community or the lambadas are associated with agricultural works, trying to sow crops on barren lands. They are also associated with nomads who do not have a permanent of home of their own.
However, in contrast to this, the tribals of Ousula thanda (hamlet) at Dichpalli mandal in the Nizamabad district give different picture altogether. Around 40 families of tribals who live here make traditional ornaments which are of export quality and highly valuable.
Although situated in one of the remote corners, The Bibipur thanda, became famous as Ousula thanda because of the valuable ornaments made by the lambadas. Though there are several hamlets in the district, this one stands out from the rest.
What is surprising is that all the 40 families are headed by Roop Singh who migrated here long ago to eke out a living. His one family spread out and expanded to 40 families, comprising highly skilled workers. The ornaments that they make are extremely beautiful and people from different parts of the country flock here to purchase them.
These ornaments are very much in demand and they are purchased for the artistes of Hindi soap operas. The ornaments, jewellary and the costumes are made in this thanda. They are also used for movie stars.
Whatever ornaments that they make, the lambadas make it with their own hands with great care and patience. The ornaments are prepared by using German silver and they take one week to make it. However, there is also another side to the story.
Although highly skilled, the lambadas who make the beautiful ornaments say that they invest heavily in making these ornaments but do not yield enough profits and many times they end up making losses, which is highly pinching.
Speaking to The Hans India here on Thursday, some of the lambadas said that they have no other option but to continue in this profession. They do not have any land to cultivate and as such they cannot take up agricultural activities. They hoped that the government would extend support to them.
