AKHA GIRL - GOLDEN TRIANGLE
The Akha People are one of the many tribal groups living in the Golden Triangle – the area where the borders of Burma, Laos and Thailand meet. Their traditional dress is probably the most flambouyant among these groups. This lady was photographed near the town of Kengtung, Burma. I’ve been told that Akha Ladies rarely remove their elaborate headdresses – even sleeping in them.
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HELUA
Fantastic portrait, Michael, and very interesting info too!!!
Gordon Beck
I love her gentle expression. A wonderful photo.
JKKimball
outstanding image Michael ~~!!
Simon Whittaker
Great shot Michael, vibrant and alive.
Susan Kimball
wonderful shot!
ElRobbo
That must me awkward – especially when they get nits!
:)
Taschja Hattingh
Great shot! The detail is so nice, and removing the background make this pic ‘pop’! Great work!
Roslyn Slater
Lovely portrait.
jennyfnf
Gosh, sleeping must be a pain with all those bells! Thanks for the information as well as a stunning image.
Anne Smyth
lovely soft portrait in the middle of the sharper ‘silver’ adornments
Magee
Good Lord! Really? I slept in hair curlers once as a teenager, and I can STILL feel the pain! :-/
Such a perfectly captured portrait, and I couldn’t imagine a more perfect combination of colours for a costume.