Village life revolves more around community and home village than family or kin. The hierarchal social organization of the Shan is based on age, wealth, gender and family background. Society was traditionall… See more

Men have traditionally done the heavy work like plowing, irrigating the fields, hunting. Women have traditionally done much of the agriculture work, domestic chores men, and sold stuff in the markets. Old married women in t… See more

There are few marriage restrictions other than not marrying close relatives. Marriages need parental approval and are often organized by a matchmaker Bride-prices are paid by the groom’s family. The bride’s family contr… See more

Shan men usually wear cotton turbans that is in white, plaid, or decorated with colored stripes and squares. They are also often heavily tattooed. Women wear a folded head scarf or turban. For foot wear most people wea… See more