Burmese child with thanaka painted face - distinctly Burmese. Mandalay. Burma. 1. Thanaka is a yellowish-white cosmetic paste made from ground bark. It is a distinctive and idiosyncratic cultural feature of Myanmar (formerly Burma) seen commonly applied to the face and sometimes the arms of women and girls and to a lesser extent men and boys
Burmese child with thanaka painted face - distinctly Burmese. Mandalay. Burma. Cultural relevant imagery specific to Burma: 1. Thanaka (Burmese: ???????, also spelt thanakha) is a yellowish-white cosmetic paste made from ground bark. It is a distinctive and idiosyncratic cultural feature of Myanmar (formerly Burma) seen commonly applied to the face and sometimes the arms of women and girls and to a lesser extent men and boys. Thanaka cream has been used by Burmese women for over 2000 years. It has a fragrant scent somewhat similar to sandalwood. The earliest literary reference to thanaka is in a 14th century poem written by Mon-speaking King Razadarit's consort. Mentions of thanaka also exist in the 15th century literary works of Burmese monk-poet Shin Maharatthasara (1486-1529). 2. Kalaga textiles were originally used by the Burmese either as decorative wall hangings, to partition a room or, on festive occasions, to form a screen outside. Kalagas frequently show scenes from either a Jataka story or a Burmese legend. The costumes of the figures relate to the fashions worn in the Mandalay Court. The extravagant style of kalagas appealed to Burmese and Europeans alike and their popularity soared in the middle of the 19th century.
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Location: Mandalay Burma
Photo credit: © J Marshall / Alamy / Afripics
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