Thailand, Chiang Rai. Portrait of woman of Ahka tribe wearing traditional dress and headgear with silver coins (MR)

Akha woman, hill-tribe, nr Kyaing Tong, Golden Triangle, Myanmar (Burma)

A woman from Akha tribal village wearing traditional headdress made of heavy silver baubles and beads sewn on a bamboo cap, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

A woman from Akha tribal village wearing traditional headdress made of heavy silver baubles and beads sewn on a bamboo cap, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

Myanmar, Burma, Namu-op. The detail of a beautiful silver pendant, known as Phè gho, worn by Akha women.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and beads.

Thailand, Chiang Rai, Akha Hilltribe Woman Wearing Traditional Silver Headpiece

Myanmar, Shan State, Kengtung (Kyaingtong) region, Ho Lap village, Akha mother and child

A woman from Akha tribal village wearing traditional clothes and jewellery, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

A woman from Akha tribal village wearing traditional clothes and jewellery, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

A woman from Akha tribal village wearing traditional headdress made of heavy silver baubles and beads sewn on a bamboo cap, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

Laos, Houayla. An Akha lady spinning thread.

Myanmar, Burma, Keng Tung (Kyaing Tong). Young Akha girl in a hill village, Keng Tung.

Myanmar, Burma, Keng Tung (Kyaing Tong). Young Akha girl wearing beautiful headdress decorated with silver coins and baubles, visiting Keng Tung market.

Myanmar, Burma, Namu-op. A happy Akha woman stands beside her favourite water buffalo wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and glass beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Namu-op. An Akha woman wearing a headdress of silver and glass beads, carries a large bamboo basket supported at the back of her neck by a yoke.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a silver headdress and necklace embellished with glass beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. A Mong la Akha woman wearing a traditional headdress of silver and beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing a traditional headdress of silver and beads.

Thailand, Chiang Rai, Akha Hilltribe Girl Wearing Traditional Silver Headpiece

Thailand, Chiang Rai, Akha Hilltribe Woman Wearing Traditional Silver Headpiece

Thailand, Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai, Akha Hilltribe Woman Wearing Traditional Silver Headpiece

Senior lady of Akha tribe near Kengtung, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Senior lady of Akha tribe near Kengtung, Kengtung Township, Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Myanmar, Shan State, Kengtung (Kyaingtong) region, Ho Lap village, Akha lady rekindling the fire

Thailand, Chiang Rai. Portrait of woman of Ahka tribe wearing traditional dress and headgear with silver coins (MR)

Akha woman, hill-tribe, nr Kyaing Tong, Golden Triangle, Myanmar (Burma)

Akha woman, hill-tribe, nr Kyaing Tong, Golden Triangle, Myanmar (Burma)

Akha woman, hill-tribe, nr Kyaing Tong, Golden Triangle, Myanmar (Burma)

Women from Akha tribal village wearing traditional clothes and jewellery, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

A woman from Akha tribal village wearing traditional clothes and jewellery, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

A woman from Akha tribal village wearing traditional clothes and jewellery, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

A woman and her baby from Akha tribal village wearing traditional headdress made of heavy silver baubles and beads sewn on a bamboo cap, near Kyaing Tong, Shan State, Burma/ Myanmar

Laos, Houayla. An Akha man dandling his grandson on his knee.

Laos, Muang Sing. Akha lady at the local market.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung (Kyaing Tong). Young Akha tribal children playing in a hill village, Kengtung

Myanmar, Burma, Namu-op. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and glass beads, and a fine Phè gho pendant.

Myanmar, Burma, Namu-op. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and glass beads holds a bamboo mug in her hand.

Myanmar, Burma, Namu-op. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and glass beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. The beautiful embroidery on an Akha man’s jacket with crosses that denote he is a Christian.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. A young Akha boy wearing a colourful embroidered hat while carried by his mother.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. A young Akha boy wearing a colourful embroidered hat while carried on his mother’s back.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and glass beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and glass beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing traditional costume with a headdress of silver and beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing a traditional headdress of silver and beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing a traditional headdress of silver and beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing a traditional headdress of silver and beads.

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. An Akha woman wearing a traditional headdress of silver and beads.

Thailand, Chiang Rai, Akha Hilltribe Girl Wearing Traditional Silver Headpiece

Thailand, Chiang Rai, Akha Hilltribe Girl Wearing Traditional Silver Headpiece

Thailand, Chiang Rai, Akha Hilltribe Girl Wearing Traditional Silver Headpiece

Thailand, Chiang Rai, Akha Hilltribe Boy

Thailand, Chiang Rai, Akha Hilltribe Woman Wearing Traditional Silver Headpiece

Thailand, Chiang Rai, Akha Hilltribe Woman Wearing Traditional Silver Headpiece

Thailand, Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai, Detail of Aka Headwear

Thailand, Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai, Akha Hilltribe Woman Wearing Traditional Silver Headpiece

Thailand, Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai, Akha Hilltribe Girl Wearing Traditional Costume

Thailand, Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai, Akha Hilltribe Girl Wearing Traditional Costume