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Gaung baung literally means "head wrap" in the Burmese language. It is part of traditional ceremonial attire, worn at formal gatherings and ceremonies. The gaung baung is almost always a sign of rank, though no insignia or pattern exists to denote it. The gaung baung is more prevalent among the Arakanese and Shan ethnic groups. | Gaung baung literally means "head wrap" in the Burmese language. It is part of traditional ceremonial attire, worn at formal gatherings and ceremonies. The gaung baung is almost always a sign of rank, though no insignia or pattern exists to denote it. The gaung baung is more prevalent among the Arakanese and Shan ethnic groups. | ||
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The gaung baung (Burmese: ခေါင်းပေါင်း [ɡáʊɰ̃ báʊɰ̃]; Mon: သမိၚ် ဍိုပ်, [həmoiŋ dɒp]; Shan: ၶဵၼ်းႁူဝ် [kʰén.hǒ]; Northern Thai: เฅียนหัว [xian.hǔa]) is a traditional Burmese kerchief and part of the traditional attire of many ethnic groups inhabiting modern day Burma and Northern Thailand, particularly among most of the Buddhist-professing ethnic groups: the Bamar, Mon, Rakhine, Shan, and Tai Yuan peoples. The design varies from region to region, but share basic similarities that distinguish the gaung baung from the kerchief.
Gaung baung literally means "head wrap" in the Burmese language. It is part of traditional ceremonial attire, worn at formal gatherings and ceremonies. The gaung baung is almost always a sign of rank, though no insignia or pattern exists to denote it. The gaung baung is more prevalent among the Arakanese and Shan ethnic groups.
| Clothing types and uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainly Fetish wear | Mainly Bondage wear | Also common use | |
| Headwear | Hood • Goggles | Ball hood • Collar (BDSM) • Head harness • Muzzle | Swim cap |
| Torso | Bodysuit • Leotard • Playsuit | Straitjacket | Dress • Top • Shirt |
| Hands | Medical gloves | Bondage mittens | Gloves |
| Lower body | Garter belt | Inflatable leggings • Hobble skirt • Spanking skirt | Skirt • Miniskirt • Leggings • Speedos |
| Footwear | Latex boots • High heels | Ballet heels | Boots • Thighboot • Wellington boots • Stockings • Tights • Socks |
| Full body | Catsuit • Zentai | Gimp suit • Body bag • Punishment suit | Unitard • Wetsuit • Drysuit • Surf suit • Mermaid suit • Speedsuit • Body stocking |