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70 Kayan women known as the “long-necked people” who wear bronze neck rings, a disappearing tradition among the ethnic group in Karenni State. The way of life for people in her village and nearby Kayan villages in Demoso Township has been the same for generations: farming, breeding animals, hand-weaving clothes, and crafting bamboo household wares. In the last two years, however, their village has become more known to outsiders, since the introduction of community-based tourism.

Handcraft and cottage industries

Burmese handcraft and cottage industries

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The entrance to Yo Ya May at Bogyoke Market. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
27. May 2015
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Naga necklaces at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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The entrance to Yo Ya May at Bogyoke Market. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
27. May 2015
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Kyin Lam Mang and Khun Shwe in Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
27. May 2015
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Naga necklaces at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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Kyin Lam Mang and Khun Shwe in Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
27. May 2015
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Kyin Lam Mang and Khun Shwe in Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
27. May 2015
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Jewelry on display at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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Bracelets and necklaces on display at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
27. May 2015
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Bracelets and necklaces on display at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
27. May 2015
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Naga necklaces at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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Chin crafts on display at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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Naga helmets on display at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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Textile products at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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A book display at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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A photo of Chin villagers on display at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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Crafts for sale at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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Crafts for sale at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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Crafts for sale at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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Textile products at Yo Ya May. (Photo: Tin Htet Paing / The Irrawaddy)
Title:
Yo Ya May (CHIN SHOP)
Date:
26. May 2015
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