Description:
The Chippalakati people are a Tamil-speaking people who reside in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. They are one of the Scheduled Tribes of India. The Chippalakati are believed to have migrated from the north-west of India around the 9th century AD. They are one of the few Tamil tribes that have retained their traditional animistic beliefs. The Chippalakati are a agricultural people, and are known for their embroidery and weaving skills.
