Todas are one of the most ancient tribes of the world. They live in the Nilgiris of Tamilnadu. About 1100 in number, they have their own unique customs and language. Their homes have an igloo like structure with a door at the base and no windows. Five such huts make a "mund" (village).
I liked the white, red and black embroidery handicrafts made by the toda tribal women but was unable to find the design I was looking for. May be some other time. Will check out at the Tamilnadu State Emporium at Delhi.
I was amazed to learn that John Sullivan, the Coimbatore Collector bought Ooty from the Todas for just one rupee in the year 1823. John Sullivan liked the place so much that he developed it into a town and called it Ootacamund.
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