Beaches and Goan culture is world-famous in Goa. Lots of artists and craftsmen are born in this the the small state of Goa. When we speak about textiles and handicrafts from Goa, the kunbi saree is part of the talk. The kunbi tribes are the oldest in Goa. Originally Hindu, but converted Christians during Portuguese rule. They are closer to nature. The kunbi women wear the saree in the paddy field and this is the reason the drape of saree is simple and length is just below the knees which gives freedom to do chores of the day. History The kunbi word derived from Kun means people and bi means seeds. Another word source states that kunbi comes from the Marathi word kumbaya or Sanskrit Kur, meaning agricultural agronomy. The fabric meant for farmland laborers mainly is their identity. Even though the saree has got its traditional roots, it is considered very ethnic. There is a simple check on the saree, which not only differentiates the look and it ...