A Padaung woman, Kayah state, Burma by suresh_krishna

Photography • People • posted on Oct 27, 2004

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Description

The Padaung women of Kayah state, Burma, originally wore neck rings to make themselves unattractive to slave traders. Contrary to belief, the neck does not get extended but the shoulders sag under the cumulative weight of 10 kgs or more. This elderly woman was, at first, skeptical about my photographing her until she decided that I did not look like a slave trader!! That was just a joke. Slave trade does not exist in Burma. However, the custom of wearing neck rings continues among Padaung women. This lady works as a cloth weaver in a factory near Inle lake.

Comments (28)

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Euxeb007

3:46AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

Nice portrait, and instructive

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GiveMe

3:50AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

An excellent portrait and such an interesting subject.

ilutegija

4:11AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

for european women you should have had a warning word: violence:) just how different cultures and traditions are. every collet adds the proudness she bears so well! and youve captured it so well!

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Mondwin

4:23AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

Ohhhhhhhhhh!!! splendid view of the famous giraffe women!!!!!excellent!!!bravo!!!vote!!:DDD

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oscilis

4:28AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

Great portrait and colours.

pimbotin

5:16AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

I hope it was a joke. Don't tell me that slave traders still exist in Burma!! (for the shot, as usually, I just LOVE it...)

ambra2000

5:41AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

Hi my dearest friend!Also this your photograph is a big masterpiece! The colors are exceptional! You are an extraordinary artist that succeed with your photograph us in reality distant and often wonderful almost like in a story! You succeed to transmit a lot of emotions!Really well done! You ARE THE BEST! !!V!!Thank you for share also this your amazing shot! I wish you a happy day! A big hug!:-))

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DreamersWish

5:48AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

What a beautiful image. It is sad, but things are different in different parts of the world. She is a very strong woman indeed and you captured her so well.

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Sekadhar

6:08AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

Fantastic portrait! Excellent done!!!

Sylvaine

6:10AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

Have seen some in Africa...called "woman's giraffe" now I see they are some in Asia...and slave ???? Stunning picture.

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SoulSearcherr

7:58AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

you do wonderful photography..showing me the other side of the world

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Cosme..D..Churruca

8:02AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

Impressive capture ! Wonderfully done.

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SNAKEY

9:19AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

This is cool mate...... it only goes to show that Slave Tranding was a big thing in the past and the orientals and the africans were the first victims of the slavery. I wonder if she has any spinal problem. I almost feel choked to see her like this but the Image is grand..... the expression and the metalic object shine out.:O) and do I notice a comb tucked on her hair??;)

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NODROG69

9:40AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

Wow! Thank you for your stunning portrait of this lady : you've really captured her character and produced a truly outstanding and memorable image. Congratulations and vote.

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Akinom

10:14AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

Ever thought is was just their taste of beauty...dunno. A fascinating portrait! v

soulofharmony

10:17AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

LORDY!!!! wowwwwwwww what a mavelous cultural shot wonderful portrait...excellent :)

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kansas

10:39AM | Wed, 27 October 2004

A great and interesting photo. Thanks for the information about this custom. Thanks for your gorgeous photos of this country.

clarita

12:43PM | Wed, 27 October 2004

thanks for sharing ... ! so incredible ^^^!!!

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sossy

3:27PM | Wed, 27 October 2004

stunning and wordless! when it was a joke, what is the reason to wear the rings????? very interesting and expressive shot!

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chantal-france

3:50PM | Wed, 27 October 2004

Incredible portrait, Suresh, and wonderful too !! the expression of this women is so special and her costume (including the ring) so colored and special !! WWWWOOOOWWW !! Excellent !

jimry

3:59PM | Wed, 27 October 2004

Excellent work and shot :)....thanks for the explanation :)

logiloglu

5:59PM | Wed, 27 October 2004

a fascinating portrait photography. excellent done. vote #:O)

cynlee

6:45PM | Wed, 27 October 2004

good to know she trusts you to take her picture & you don't look like a slave trader!! lol!! always incredible to me how the body adapts! xcellent portait NG guy! :]

b2amphot

6:48PM | Wed, 27 October 2004

How very interesting...thanks for sharing that, and the great pic of course.

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