What is the name of the nomadic people of the Sahara Desert known for their indigo-dyed clothing?
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Tuareg
The Tuareg are often called the 'Blue People' because the indigo dye from their veils sometimes stains their skin. They are a Berber ethnic group inhabiting a vast area of the Sahara.
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- Which nomadic Berber ethnic group of the Sahara is famous for wearing indigo-dyed clothing?