The gaung baung 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 See more

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The design of the modern Burmese gaung baung emerged in the mid-20th century and is called maung kyetthayay (မောင့်ကျက်သရေ). It is a ready-made gaung baung made … See more

Since the gaung baung is a ceremonial headgear, it is always for beautification. Depending on the wealth and or rank of the owner, the colour and material differ.
The Burmese and Mon wear yellow, white, grey or cream coloured gaung baungs, of either silk or cotton. … See more

Usage of gaung baung has declined dramatically during the British colonization. It is only worn in official ceremonies, and social functions such as See more