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Our greeting cards are 5" x 7" in size and are produced on digital offset printers using 100 lb. paper stock. Each card is coated with a UV protectant on the outside surface which produces a semi-gloss finish. The inside of each card has a matte white finish and can be customized with your own message up to 500 characters in length. Each card comes with a white envelope for mailing or gift giving.
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Kayan long neck women wear the rings from childhood, starting with four or five, and adding more annually as they acclimate to the increased weight.... more
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Kayan long neck women wear the rings from childhood, starting with four or five, and adding more annually as they acclimate to the increased weight. Coils weighing up to 25 pounds depress the chest and shoulders. This creates the illusion of disembodied head hovering over a shimmering pedestal of gold rings. Contrary to popular belief, the coils don't lengthen the neck itself and thus can be removed without the neck snapping. Yet, women still wear these coils year round with few exceptions, even while sleeping.
The origin of the tradition mystifies even the Kayans. An ancient legend claims rings protected villagers from tiger attacks, since the cats attack victims at the neck. Another theory said the rings helped ward off men from rival tribes by lessening the women's beauty. Today, people believe the opposite the longer their neck, the more beautiful the woman and Kayans wear the golden coils as an accessory. According to the Silent Hopes documentary, some women enjoy uphold...
Maria Coulson is a freelance photographer, former civil engineering faculty administrator, and graduate of the New York Institute of Photography. All proceeds from the sale of all photographs go to help orphaned and abandoned children in Colombia South America. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All photographs on this web site are fully protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, all rights reserved. The images may not be reproduced, manipulated or used in any way, without written permission. For licensing information please visit http://licensing.pixels.com/profiles/maria-coulson.html
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Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent portrait capture, Maria! Congratulations on your THE GALLERY WALL feature! L/F
CJ Anderson
Congratulations, Maria! Your remarkable photograph was selected to be exhibited on the homepage of THE GALLERY WALL where our theme this week pays tribute to "The Woman."
Ginger Wakem
Such a lovely face!
Dawn Senior-Trask
What an amazing portrait, with the brilliance of her expression reassuring us that she doesn't resent carrying on the age-old traditions of her people. Fascinating, exotic and outstanding work! fav
Sharon Duguay
Lovely portrait Maria l/twt
Fei A
Revisit... great portrait !!!!!! v/f
Ella Kaye Dickey
gorgeous portrait
Fei A
Beauty ! L
Jim Buchanan
Striking image! Thanks for the explanation also.
Pamela Blizzard
Stunning portrait and great description! l/f/t