Akha Akha silver headdress
Ks 368,000
- Ethnic: Shan · Akha
- Garment: Akha silver headdress
- Type: Head wrap / gaung baung
- Gender: Women
- Occasion: Daily wear, Ceremonial, Festival, Wedding, Dance / performance
- Material: Silver, Beads, Cotton, Feather, Other, Hand-woven, Synthetic
- Made by: Handwoven
- Color: Silver, Gold, White
- Size: L
- Condition: New
- Handmade
- Year woven: 2019
Description
Elaborate conical or flat-topped cap densely covered with silver coins, beads, buttons and fur or feather trim; its exact form indicates the wearer's sub-group, age and marital status. — Among the most complex ethnic headdresses in mainland Southeast Asia. Worn from adolescence and rarely removed in public. Historic examples may contain animal materials - check export rules. — Woven by handwoven. Sold via Pa-O Boutique Taunggyi.
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