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71433377 - A traditional longtail boat on a canal in Inle Lake to transport people under a wooden footbridge, Myanmar, Asia

13776549 - Pa'O tribal woman wearing a traditional head covering; Yawngshwe, Shan State, Myanmar

13776540 - Traditional fishing in Inle Lake; Yawngshwe, Shan State, Myanmar

71433379 - Several traditional wooden houses on stilts in the idyllic Inle Lake in Burma's Nang Pang, Myanmar, Asia

71398087 - Myanmar (formerly Burma). Mon State. Mawlamyine (Moulmein). Pagode Paya Kyaik than lan (Kyaikthanlan). Burmese women in traditional costume

Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing pounding rice in a wooden mortar. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They are in majority peasant and grow their own rice. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet region, Kayah state, Myanmar.

71335528 - Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing pounding rice in a wooden mortar. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They are in majority peasant and grow their own rice. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet region, Kayah state, Myanmar.

Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing spinning cotton in her shop. She has displayed behind her the hand woven fabric she sells to tourists. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

71335532 - Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing spinning cotton in her shop. She has displayed behind her the hand woven fabric she sells to tourists. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

Kayan Lahwi woman carrying her baby and wearing brass neck coils and traditional clothing. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

71335521 - Kayan Lahwi woman carrying her baby and wearing brass neck coils and traditional clothing. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

Portrait of a young Kayan Lahwi woman wearing false neck rings, which she wears occasionnally. She mixes the traditional Kayan shirt with modern clothing. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear brass rings around their neck.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

71335520 - Portrait of a young Kayan Lahwi woman wearing false neck rings, which she wears occasionnally. She mixes the traditional Kayan shirt with modern clothing. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear brass rings around their neck.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

Head portrait of a Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

71335516 - Head portrait of a Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing boiling water in her house to add to her favourite drink, a liquor distilled from fermented sorghum (left in the jar).The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

71335533 - Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing boiling water in her house to add to her favourite drink, a liquor distilled from fermented sorghum (left in the jar).The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing playing guitar on her house deck. Her husband is listening.The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

71335530 - Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing playing guitar on her house deck. Her husband is listening.The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing sifting rice to get rid of the loose husks in a flat basket. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They are in majority peasant and grow their own rice. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet region, Kayah state, Myanmar.

71335529 - Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing sifting rice to get rid of the loose husks in a flat basket. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They are in majority peasant and grow their own rice. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet region, Kayah state, Myanmar.

Multi-generational Kayan Lahwi peasant family portrait. The grand mother is wearing the traditional brass neck coils and clothing, which the youger women have decided not to put on any more. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

71335525 - Multi-generational Kayan Lahwi peasant family portrait. The grand mother is wearing the traditional brass neck coils and clothing, which the youger women have decided not to put on any more. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

71335519 - Head portrait of a Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

71335515 - Head portrait of a Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing sitting next to the front door of her home. In the background stands a buddhist altar. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They are both animists and boudhists. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

71335534 - Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing sitting next to the front door of her home. In the background stands a buddhist altar. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They are both animists and boudhists. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

71335531 - Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing spinning cotton in her shop. She has displayed behind her the hand woven fabric she sells to tourists. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

71335518 - Head portrait of a Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

71335517 - Head portrait of a Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing looking after her grandchildren while the parents are working in the farm. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

71335537 - Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing looking after her grandchildren while the parents are working in the farm. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing buying Thai food at the market. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Demoso market, Kayah State, Myanmar.

71335527 - Kayan Lahwi woman with brass neck coils and traditional clothing buying Thai food at the market. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Demoso market, Kayah State, Myanmar.

70241661 - Traditional boat of the Moken, sea gypsies, Mergui Archipelago, Andaman Sea, Myanmar, Burma, Asia

13849414 - Portrait of Kayan tribe woman in Kayan state Myanmar

13847206 - Intha tribe woman with her child in Inle lake Myanmar

13846104 - Intha woman on her boat in Inle lake Myanmar

13776573 - Boat with two passengers in the river along the shoreline; Yawngshwe, Shan State, Myanmar

71433378 - Procession and ceremony for the ordination of a young Burmese Buddhist monk on a longboat in Inle Lake, Myanmar

13847523 - Portrait of Kayan tribe woman in Kayan state Myanmar

13846400 - Pao tribe women in Shan state Myanmar

13776185 - Young mother standing with her baby in a sling; Taungyii, Shan State, Myanmar

13847146 - Participants in a local village festival in a village near Bagan Myanmar

13846425 - Monks at the Mahagandayon Monastery in Amarapura Myanmar

13845409 - Portrait of Pao tribe woman in Shan state Myanmar

13844360 - Portrait of Kayan tribe woman in Kayan state Myanmar

13849163 - Portrait of Kayan tribe woman in Kayan state Myanmar

13848684 - Portrait of Kayan tribe woman in Kayan state Myanmar

13848200 - Portrait of Burmese girl with thanaka on face on Mandalay Myanmar

13846875 - Monk at the Mahagandayon Monastery in Amarapura Myanmar

13844478 - Portrait of Kayan tribe woman in Kayan state Myanmar

13844450 - Participants in a local village festival in a village near Bagan Myanmar

13849049 - Portrait of Intha tribe woman in Inle lake Myanmar

13845907 - Participants in a local village festival in a village near Bagan Myanmar

13845034 - Monks at the Mahagandayon Monastery in Amarapura Myanmar

13844547 - Portrait of Intha tribe woman in Inle lake Myanmar

13848273 - Portrait of Kayan tribe woman in Kayan state Myanmar

13846456 - Monks at the Mahagandayon Monastery in Amarapura Myanmar

13846038 - Portrait of Kayan tribe woman in Kayan state Myanmar

13844185 - Portrait of Kayan tribe woman in Kayan state Myanmar

13776169 - A farmer standing in a field wearing a straw hat; Taungyii, Shan State, Myanmar

13776167 - A woman farming grain; Taungyii, Shan State, Myanmar

13772699 - Ancient Stupa; Myanmar

71372833 - Farmers work in a field in a scenic Myanmar countryside to thresh the rice

71397595 - Mahabodhi temple,Old Bagan village,Mandalay region,Myanmar,Asia.

71397593 - Ananda temple,Old Bagan village area,Mandalay region,Myanmar,Asia.

71397592 - Tharabar gate and walls,Old Bagan village,Mandalay region,Myanmar,Asia.

71398090 - Myanmar (ex Birmanie). Ngapali. Arakan state. Bengal Golf Course. Fruits Sellers on the beach.

71398088 - Myanmar (ex Birmanie). Inle lake. Shan state. Shwe Indein Pagoda.

71397594 - Ananda temple,Old Bagan village area,Mandalay region,Myanmar,Asia.

71078465 - Hot air balloons over the temples of Bagan Pagan, Myanmar Burma, Asia

The Kay Htein Bo or spirit poles are found in most Kayan villages.These sacred poles are worshipped once a year, in April. Only men are allowed to enter this sacred place to play music and dance. Under the poles they invoke the eternal god and creator, thanking him for the blessings during the year, appealing for forgiveness and praying for the rain, good harvest, wealth and luck. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

71335523 - The Kay Htein Bo or spirit poles are found in most Kayan villages.These sacred poles are worshipped once a year, in April. Only men are allowed to enter this sacred place to play music and dance. Under the poles they invoke the eternal god and creator, thanking him for the blessings during the year, appealing for forgiveness and praying for the rain, good harvest, wealth and luck. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

71085019 - Bagan, Myanmar Burma, Southeast Asia

Kuthodaw pagoda - stupas housing the world's largest book, consisting of 729 large marble tablets with the Tipitaka Pali canon, Mandalay, Myanmar Burma, Southeast Asia

71085003 - Kuthodaw pagoda - stupas housing the world's largest book, consisting of 729 large marble tablets with the Tipitaka Pali canon, Mandalay, Myanmar Burma, Southeast Asia

Early morning sunshine over the terracotta temples of Bagan, the Irrawaddy river in the distance, Bagan Pagan, Mandalay Division, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71081171 - Early morning sunshine over the terracotta temples of Bagan, the Irrawaddy river in the distance, Bagan Pagan, Mandalay Division, Myanmar Burma, Asia

Buddha statues in one of the 947 Hpowindaung sandstone caves, 18th century paintings on the walls, Monywa, Sagaing District, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71081168 - Buddha statues in one of the 947 Hpowindaung sandstone caves, 18th century paintings on the walls, Monywa, Sagaing District, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71081160 - The Goteik viaduct, constructed in 1899, 689 metres long and approximately 250 metres high, Nawnghkio, Shan state, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71080860 - Sunrise view from Kyaik Tan Lan Pagoda, the hill top temple in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71078331 - Burning candles at Shwedagon Pagoda Shwedagon Zedi Daw Golden Pagoda, Yangon Rangoon, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71035526 - View over the temples of Bagan swathed in early morning mist, from Shwesandaw Paya, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

70934583 - fisherman.inle lake. myanmar.

70199275 - Popa monastery. Myanmar.

70156433 - Mount Popa. Bagan. Myanmar (Burma).

False brass neck rings for tourists. Either you clip two parts to have a full collar or you adjust one single part with cords around you neck. In the background a real brass neck coil (approx. 3 kg ). The tourist shops are held by Kayan Lahwi women. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. Pan Pet tourist market, Kayah state, Myanmar

71335526 - False brass neck rings for tourists. Either you clip two parts to have a full collar or you adjust one single part with cords around you neck. In the background a real brass neck coil (approx. 3 kg ). The tourist shops are held by Kayan Lahwi women. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. Pan Pet tourist market, Kayah state, Myanmar

71319751 - Hot air balloons above the temples of Bagan (Pagan), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

71319412 - Kakku Pagoda Complex, tourist walks amongst more than 2000 pagodas, Shan state, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

71085000 - Thanboddhay Thambuddhei Paya Buddhist temple, Monywa, Sagaing, Myanmar Burma, Southeast Asia

71084998 - Thanboddhay Thambuddhei Paya Buddhist temple, Monywa, Sagaing, Myanmar Burma, Southeast Asia

71078332 - Buddhist nuns in pink robes at sunrise at Shwedagon Pagoda Golden Pagoda, Yangon Rangoon, Myanmar Burma, Asia

Kayan Lahwi woman readjusting the brass rings she wears around her legs. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They are both animists and boudhists. Women wear brass spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

71335535 - Kayan Lahwi woman readjusting the brass rings she wears around her legs. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They are both animists and boudhists. Women wear brass spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

Portrait of a Kayan Lahwi woman with her husband. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

71335522 - Portrait of a Kayan Lahwi woman with her husband. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. They wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar

71319746 - Bagan, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

71085002 - Kuthodaw pagoda - stupas housing the world's largest book, consisting of 729 large marble tablets with the Tipitaka Pali canon, Mandalay, Myanmar Burma, Southeast Asia

71080862 - Win Sein Taw Ya 180m Reclining Buddha, the largest Buddha Image in the world, Mudon, Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71080858 - Kyaik Tan Lan Pagoda, the hill top temple in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71078337 - Mandalay City Fort and Palace reflected in the moat surrrounding the compound at night, Mandalay, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71035525 - View over the temples of Bagan swathed in early morning mist, from Shwesandaw Paya, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

70934557 - inle lake. myanmar.

Kayan Lahwi woman putting a brass coil on the lower leg of her daughter. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

71335538 - Kayan Lahwi woman putting a brass coil on the lower leg of her daughter. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

Kayan Lahwi woman making her morning wash and cleaning her brass neck coil with rice straw. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

71335536 - Kayan Lahwi woman making her morning wash and cleaning her brass neck coil with rice straw. The Long Neck Kayan (also called Padaung in Burmese) are a sub-group of the Karen ethnic from Burma. Women wear spiral coils around their neck and lower legs.They are also nicknamed "giraffe women“.The neck itself is not lengthened; the appearance of a stretched neck is created under the pressure of the collar, the ribs lower and the shoulders and clavicles collapse. Pan Pet Region, Kayah State, Myanmar.

71080857 - Kyaik Tan Lan Pagoda, the hill top temple in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71035518 - View over the temples of Bagan swathed in early morning mist, from Shwesandaw Paya, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

70156455 - Mount Popa. Bagan. Myanmar (Burma).

70156432 - Mount Popa. Bagan. Myanmar (Burma).

71319750 - Temples of Bagan (Pagan), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

71319747 - Bagan, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

71085020 - Bagan, Myanmar Burma, Southeast Asia

Hot air balloons flying over the terracotta temples of Bagan with the Irrawaddy river in the distance, Bagan Pagan, Mandalay Division, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71081170 - Hot air balloons flying over the terracotta temples of Bagan with the Irrawaddy river in the distance, Bagan Pagan, Mandalay Division, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71081169 - Mists from the nearby Irrawaddy River floating across Bagan Pagan, Mandalay Division, Myanmar Burma, Asia

71080861 - Kyaik Tan Lan Pagoda, the hill top temple in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar Burma, Asia