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  • The Kayan, sometimes referred to as the Padaung, are a tribal people who are currently refugees in Thailand in the province of Mae Hong Son. They wear distinctive brass rings on their necks, which give the appearance of elongation. There are two theories as to how the wearing of brass rings originated. One is that a dragon was impregnated by the wind and gave birth to the Kayan people, the other is that it originated as a practical measure to protect ancient peoples from tiger attacks. Whatever the reason, it is considered a mark of beauty.
    Kayan woman weaving
  • The Kayan, sometimes referred to as the Padaung, are a tribal people who are currently refugees in Thailand in the province of Mae Hong Son. They wear distinctive brass rings on their necks, which give the appearance of elongation. There are two theories as to how the wearing of brass rings originated. One is that a dragon was impregnated by the wind and gave birth to the Kayan people, the other is that it originated as a practical measure to protect ancient peoples from tiger attacks. Whatever the reason, it is considered a mark of beauty.
    Padaung woman weaving
  • The Kayan, sometimes referred to as the Padaung, are a tribal people who are currently refugees in Thailand in the province of Mae Hong Son. They wear distinctive brass rings on their necks, which give the appearance of elongation, which is considered a mark of beauty. They are refugees due to the Burmese Army fighting the minority people in Northern Burma.
    Refugees along the Thai border
  • The Kayan, sometimes referred to as the Padaung, are a tribal people who are currently refugees in Thailand in the province of Mae Hong Son. They wear distinctive brass rings on their necks, which give the appearance of elongation. There are two theories as to how the wearing of brass rings originated. One is that a dragon was impregnated by the wind and gave birth to the Kayan people, the other is that it originated as a practical measure to protect ancient peoples from tiger attacks. Whatever the reason, it is considered a mark of beauty.  <br />
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In this photo a Kayan woman stands with her goods for sale as another is reflected in a mirror while weaving.
    A Kayan Tourist Market
  • The Kayan, sometimes referred to as the Padaung, are a tribal people who are currently refugees in Thailand in the province of Mae Hong Son. They wear distinctive brass rings on their necks, which give the appearance of elongation. There are two theories as to how the wearing of brass rings originated. One is that a dragon was impregnated by the wind and gave birth to the Kayan people, the other is that it originated as a practical measure to protect ancient peoples from tiger attacks. Whatever the reason, it is considered a mark of beauty.
    Young Kayan Woman
  • A woman weaves a tourist hat on the steps of her home in the Mae Hong Son Province of Northern Thailand. She is from the Kayan Tribe, a group of refugees from fighting in Burma.
    Making a Tourist Hat
  • The Kayan, sometimes referred to as the Padaung, are a tribal people who are currently refugees in Thailand in the province of Mae Hong Son. They wear distinctive brass rings on their necks, which give the appearance of elongation. There are two theories as to how the wearing of brass rings originated. One is that a dragon was impregnated by the wind and gave birth to the Kayan people, the other is that it originated as a practical measure to protect ancient peoples from tiger attacks. Whatever the reason, it is considered a mark of beauty.
    Reflections on the Kayan
  • The Kayan, sometimes referred to as the Padaung, are a tribal people who are currently refugees in Thailand in the province of Mae Hong Son. They wear distinctive brass rings on their necks, which give the appearance of elongation. There are two theories as to how the wearing of brass rings originated. One is that a dragon was impregnated by the wind and gave birth to the Kayan people, the other is that it originated as a practical measure to protect ancient peoples from tiger attacks. Whatever the reason, it is considered a mark of beauty.
    Beautiful Kayan Woman
  • The Kayan, sometimes referred to as the Padaung, are a tribal people who are currently refugees in Thailand in the province of Mae Hong Son. They wear distinctive brass rings on their necks, which give the appearance of elongation. There are two theories as to how the wearing of brass rings originated. One is that a dragon was impregnated by the wind and gave birth to the Kayan people, the other is that it originated as a practical measure to protect ancient peoples from tiger attacks. Whatever the reason, it is considered a mark of beauty.
    Lock Necked Padaung (Kayan) Woman
  • The Kayan, sometimes referred to as the Padaung, are a tribal people who are currently refugees in Thailand in the province of Mae Hong Son. They wear distinctive brass rings on their necks, which give the appearance of elongation. There are two theories as to how the wearing of brass rings originated. One is that a dragon was impregnated by the wind and gave birth to the Kayan people, the other is that it originated as a practical measure to protect ancient peoples from tiger attacks. Whatever the reason, it is considered a mark of beauty.
    Long Necked Kayan Woman
  • Colorful blue thread for the weaving of shawls for sale in a tourist market near Mae Hong Son, Thailand
    Colorful Thread, Kayan People
  • Shawls for sale in a tourist market in the province of Mae Hong Son, Northern Thailand.
    Shawls for Sale
  • Burmese people can be distinguished by the wearing of thanakha on their face, which keeps the skin smooth and protected from the sun.
    Myanmar Refugee
  • A woman gathers green from her field in Pai, Thailand
    A Gathering of Greens
  • A farmer in Pai, Thailand
    Farm Worker, Pai, Thailand
  • A bamboo bridge stretches across a river in Pai, Thailand
    Bamboo Bridge
  • A woman carries greens towards her home in the city of Pai, Thailand
    Woman With Greens
  • An elephant keeper bathes his elephant in the Pai River at the end of the day of giving tourists rides near Pai, Thailand
    Bathing Elephant
  • A blue headed lizard on a tree, Pai, Thailand
    Blue Headed Lizard, Thailand
  • An elephant keeper bathes his elephant in the Pai River of Northern Thailand after a day of giving tourists rides.
    Elephant Bath
  • A Lisu woman talks on her cell phone while see sits before a plate of rice, pork and chili's, Northern Thailand
    Lisu Woman
  • A mahout and his elephant, Pai, Thailand
    The Mahout and his Elephant
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