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New Delhi: There are many tribes in the world, which are known for their different traditions. But do you know that there is a tribe where women bathe only once in their entire life.
The tribe we are talking about is the Himba tribe. Himba women bathe with water only once in their life on the wedding day. Women of the Himba tribe apply lotion made of hematite and fat. This lotion protects the skin from sun and insects. Himba women are famous for their red skin and intricate hairstyles.
Since they do not spend much time with water, the Himba developed to be clean on their own. Instead of water, the Himba opt for a smoke bath that kills germs and bacteria. They use smoke made from burning special herbs to bathe with and to ward off insects.
Along with smoke baths, steam baths made of boiled plants are also employed by Himba women as a purifying ritual. This is not only hygienic but also serves to eliminate body odours, something that has to be taken into account given their extremely dry environments.
The Himba tribe lives in the Kunan area of northern Namibia. The people of this tribe are completely dependent on animal husbandry. Their population is about 20,000 to 50,000.
In Himba society, women have the right to take economic decisions. More than one marriage is also allowed here. However, now the number of this tribe is very less. About Himba people
The Himba people are a semi-nomadic tribe who have lived in northern Namibia for centuries. They have a unique relationship with their environment and are skilled in agriculture, animal husbandry, and hunting. They are a proud and independent people who have managed to preserve their way of life despite the modern world encroaching upon them.
Himba is a matriarchal society, where women play a significant role in the decision-making process and inheritance is passed down through the female line.
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