Lao PDR - Rural life - Akha Nuquie woman sewing her traditional clothing

An Akha Nuquie woman sewing her traditional clothing in Ban Phanghok, Phongsaly province, Lao PDR. One of the most ethnically diverse countries in Southeast Asia, Laos has 49 officially recognised ethnic groups although there are many more self-identified and sub groups. These groups are distinguished by their own customs, beliefs and rituals. Details down to the embroidery on a shirt, the colour of the trim and the type of skirt all help signify the wearer's ethnic and clan affiliations.

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Image Size: 2999x4000 / 1.1MB; Asia Bunney countryside ethnic ethnic minorities ethnic minority Lao Lao PDR Laos minorities minority PDR Phongsali Phongsaly remote rural Akha Nuqui Nuquie girl woman traditional costume clothing ethnicity hill tribe tribes culture embroidery sew sewing needle thread stitch stitching headdress married
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An Akha Nuquie woman sewing her traditional clothing in Ban Phanghok, Phongsaly province, Lao PDR. One of the most ethnically diverse countries in Southeast Asia, Laos has 49 officially recognised ethnic groups although there are many more self-identified and sub groups. These groups are distinguished by their own customs, beliefs and rituals. Details down to the embroidery on a shirt, the colour of the trim and the type of skirt all help signify the wearer's ethnic and clan affiliations.