BLOOD FACES: THROUGH THE LENS: CHIN WOMEN OF MYANMAR
by PARKITNY, JENS UWE;
List Price: HK$ 285.00
ˇ@ISBN
9789814193382
ˇ@Subject
ASIA
ˇ@Publisher
FLAME OF THE FOREST
ˇ@Publication
2007
ˇ@Edition
Paperback
ˇ@Version
Original
ˇ@Description
TATTOOS have for centuries been more than just about body decoration. They serve to distinguish a group of people and, in tribal societies, are often indicative of age, or social and marital status. For some, tattooing is considered a prerequisite for beauty, while for others, it is a form of mutilation to render individuals worthless or unattractive as a form of protection.
When Jens, a German, first visited then-Burma in 1999, he felt an instant connection with the country and her people. He promised he would return and he has done so many times in his bid to photograph the trial faces, each telling its own story. Jensˇ¦ ability to capture the essence and soul of each woman ion film is remarkable and special. With tattoos being a fast-vanishing tradition among the Chin, this book is a rare opportunity to celebrate the beauty and dignity of these women.