Pa-Oh Traditional Dress

The Pa-Oh people of upper Myanmar wear black or navy blue and those in lower Myanmar wear Burmese style clothing. For men, the traditional outfit consists of a turban, a white shirt, black or navy jacket and long black trousers. For women, their tradition outfit is comprised of five pieces; a blouse, jacket, Longyi, that covers the knees, a turban and two (large conical shaped) hair pins. Both pin a badge with the Pa-Oh flag on to their jacket. It represents the Zawgyi and Dragon from the Pa-Oh origin belief. Men use a red large sling bag to carry knives, hoes and long chopper and women use a cane or bamboo sling basket.