FOR centuries, the women of the Kayan tribe who have been dubbed the “giraffe women” have sported elaborate brass coils around their necks. The tribe live in the north west province of… ...

For hundreds of years, Kayan women in Myanmar have worn coiled bronze rings around their necks, a traditional and customary symbol of beauty. But a new generation of women from one of Asia's most ...

Kayan women, who live on the border between Myanmar and Thailand, ... 'However, over the years this shield transformed into a sign of beauty and fashion.

These remarkable pictures show the ‘giraffe women’ of eastern Burma. These Kayan women, from Kayah state, wear brass coils around their necks to give the impression that their necks are stretched.

For hundreds of years Kayan women have worn coiled bronze rings around their necks – a symbol of beauty in the area. But some younger women are shunning the rings. ITVX Presents ...

The Kayan Lahwi culture is deeply rooted in traditional practices and community bonds. What makes them particularly intriguing are the women, who stand out with their remarkable long necks ...

Many myths and legends surround the tradition, including one that women began wearing the rings to protect themselves from tigers and another that they enhance their beauty. The ancient Kayan ...

For years the prospect of visiting one of three "long-necked" Kayan villages in this remote corner of north-western Thailand, close to the Burmese border, has been a major lure for foreign tourists.