# Bonda women preserve Odisha’s Ringa weaving tradition 2026-08-07T03:41:40+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet In Odisha’s Malkangiri district, Bonda women continue to weave the Ringa, a striped wraparound skirt central to their community’s identity. The garment is made on indigenous looms in villages such as Gokharipada and usually takes two to three days, depending on the yarn, design and time available after daily work. Traditionally woven from Kerang tree fibre, it is now mostly made with cotton yarn as markets have become more accessible. The Bonda are recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group and live in the Bonda Hills. Women pass weaving skills from mothers and grandmothers to daughters while also farming, collecting forest produce and trading at the weekly Onukudelli market. The Ringa was made mainly for personal use, rather than commerce, and remains durable everyday clothing. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Bonda tribe, handloom, Malkangiri, Odisha, Ringa weaving Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bonda-women-preserve-odishas-ringa-weaving-tradition/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bonda-women-preserve-odishas-ringa-weaving-tradition/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.