Tangsa: Encyclopedia II - Tangsa - Dress

Tangsa - Dress

As of today, the younger generation have adopted the Burmese costume and no longer keep long hair.

Traditionally, the Tangsa kept long hair in both sexes, which is tied into a bun and covered with a piece of cloth, known as the Khu-phak. The menfolk wear a green lungi, which is lined with yellow, red and white yarns, and accompanied with a sleeveless shirt. On the other hand, the costume of the womenfolk include an artistically woven petticoat, which acts as the lower garment, and a linen blouse.

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