BRACE YOUR NECK!
Who wears these coils?
Women of the Kayan Lahwi
tribe, of northern Thailand, are known for wearing neck rings.
What is the purpose for the coils?
The rings provides protection from tiger bites
They are more sexually desirable because women are known to
have slender necks than men.
The one reason for the rings is to feel for more beautiful
for cultural identity
How old do they start and when is it taken off?
Children are given their first coil at the age of 5. The coils will weight about 4 pounds. The coils are usually never removed, only added on.
Are the coils safe?
The muscles around the coils become weakened with time.
There will be discoloration after the coils are removed
Are women still wearing the coils?
As 2006, younger women are starting to not wear the rings as
to further their education and to have better work opportunity.
Every culture's standard of beauty is different and long neck is what Kayan women consider beautiful. Although they seem to be growing out of the primitive style, it will always be a part of their history
Ijeoma's Quick Tip: To appear taller in a photo, simply tilt your head up slightly and postion your eyes directly at the camera.
Who wears these coils?
Are women still wearing the coils?
love this!! I went to Thailand and met women who had rings around their neck. It's incredible.
ReplyDeleteAre there any dangers to these coils? That second picture makes me wonder if she would be able to hold her head up with out the coils bracing her neck!
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