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Traditional Hill Tribe Akha Headdress for Decorative Use, "Timeless Muse II"

Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this stunning headdress, hand-crafted... more

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Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this stunning headdress, hand-crafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with an aluminum trapezoid cap as well as beads and pendants. A waterfall of Thai coins dating from 1952 to 1965 is flanked by multicolored beads carved of little leaf boxwood and glass. Colorful feathers complete the stunning design of this headdress.

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 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.

  • 0.83 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

  • 100% cotton, aluminum beads, bird feathers, coins, little leaf boxwood and polyester trim
  • For decorative use only
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Thailand.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Thailandicon info
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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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  • Occasion: Christmas

Madge

From West Los Angeles

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06/14/2022

"Beautiful!"

Lovely!

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Happy Thai Doves, 4 Birds and Brass Bells Artisan Crafted Multicolor Ornaments

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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

From Lancaster, PA

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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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