There is a tribe in Myanmar known for wearing neck rings or brass coils around their neck. Women from this tribe coil their neck for years to stretch it, and when it’s finally time that they remove it, the results are unbelievable. Curious what she looked like after? Wondering why she did it in the first place? Continue reading to find out what these neck rings do to their body!
Why They Use It
Anthropologists found out a few explanations as to why people wear these coils around their neck. One theory explained that women from this tribe wore neck rings to make themselves less attractive. It is said that this was their way of protecting themselves from slavery. But another theory implied that it was the other way around.
Why They Use It
For Beauty
In other cultures, not only women are wearing these neck coils, both men and women do. Although it was more common for women to be practicing this, sometimes you’ll find men practicing it as well. Wearing neck rings is seen to be a symbol of beauty. Directly after wearing neck rings, your neck will appear to be longer. But it was explained that this is not because your neck was stretched, but rather because your collarbone was pushed down.
For Beauty