Originally from Yunan in China, Akha people live in Thailand's northern hills. Akha women are well known for their spectacular traditional costumes which include a headdress, a jacket worn over a halter-like garment, a short skirt, a sash with decorated ends, and leggings. Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this stunning headdress, hand-crafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with myriad aluminum beads and pendants, as well as Thai coins dating from 1952 to 1965. Brightly colored beads carved of little leaf boxwood and glass, as well as feathers, complete the stunning design of this headdress.
The Akha people are a proud and timeless culture, struggling to preserve their ancestral values through their traditional skills and knowledge. Akhas believe in continuity and see themselves as a link in the chain of life, which includes birth, procreation, the preservation of the Akha way of life – which venerates family life – and death, seen as a meeting with their ancestors.
- 0.80 kgs
- 1.8 lbs
- 22 cm H x 20.5 cm W x 15 cm D
- 8.75" H x 8" W x 6" D
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Janet
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10/24/2022
"A Holiday favorite"
Adorning the Christmas tree is a delight with many beautiful Novica ornaments. Its a tradition to add a set every year.
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- This was a gift for: Daughter
- Occasion: Christmas
Madge
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06/14/2022
"Beautiful!"
Lovely!
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Desiri
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04/15/2022
"Beautiful and High Quality"
I gave this to my friend who is from India. She was so pleased. They are beautiful colors and are well made. There are four people in her family so each of them got one. Thank you!
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- Occasion: Christmas
Cindia
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01/09/2022
"Even better IRL"
Beautiful, creative, detailed work obviously done with great care!
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Jamie
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10/19/2021
"Very nice!"
Going non traditional for my holiday this year. These will look good on my tree.
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Shadow Warrior
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07/31/2021
"One of my fun purses to carry."
Really pretty. It speaks for itself.
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