Akha Akha silver headdress (B)

Ks 1,123,000

Bahan

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
Size: Freesize
Condition: New
Handmade

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.