Mahli (tribe)
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Mahli is the name of a tribe, mostly residing in Santhal Parganas, and certain other regions of Jharkhand, India. Their population is dwindling. Mahali people traditionally earned their livelihood by selling articles made of Bamboo. Some typical articles made by them are: Machi (a small bench), umbrellas, soop (used in kitchen, to remove dust from cereals), sop and chatai (for lying down and sleeping), raincap (special cap covering head, and upper back for protection from rains during work).
Mahli people typically have a tattoo of their name on their hand.
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