The Snapshots in Time Collection
Portrait of a Karen Woman in Traditional Silver Ceremonial Dress, Burma — WWII Kotec China Burma Collection
A young Karen woman poses in traditional ceremonial dress, including an elaborate silver disc collar and coiled waist bands, characteristic of Karen ethnic attire in Burma. This portrait is part of a WWII-era photographic collection documenting Karen communities encountered by Allied personnel during the China-Burma-India campaign, when Karen villagers and guerrillas played a vital role supporting Allied operations against Japanese forces. Project: 218032