Ethnic Nationalities Collection - Karen Phar Si (ကရင် ဖားစည်) | Cotton Twill Shawl

Thanakha is nature’s generous gift found by Myanmar people two thousand years ago and made good use of it since then. Thanakha is a paste made from ground bark. It is a distinctive feature of the culture of Myanmar, seen commonly applied to the face and sometimes the arms of all genders and ages.

The earliest literary reference to Thanakha is in a 14th-century poem written by King Razadarit's Mon-speaking consort. Mentions of Thanakha also exist in the 15th-century literary works of Burmese monk-poet Shin Raṭṭhasāra (1486-1529).

Myanmar people fell in love with Thanakha not only for beauty purposes but also for its functional healing benefits. Applying Thanakha moisturizes skin and protects from sunburn. Apart from cosmetic beauty, Thanakha also gives a cooling sensation and provides protection from sunburn. It is believed to help remove acne and promote smooth skin. It is also an anti-fungal.

Thanakha is also a symbol of feminine beauty for Myanmar people. In this image, we can enjoy graceful Myanmar girls among colorful flowers to highlight the feminine beauty polished and revealed by Thanakha.

It has a fragrant scent somewhat similar to sandalwood. The creamy paste is applied to the face in attractive designs, the most common form being a circular patch on each cheek, nose, sometimes made stripey with the fingers known as Thanaka Bè Gya, or patterned in the shape of a leaf, often also highlighting the bridge of the nose with it at the same time. 

Fabrix Premium Collection items are Directly Shipped from Myanmar (Burma).

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We recommend to dry clean or machine washing your Fabrix Premium Scarf or Shawl, following these care instructions:

- The scarf or shawl should be washed in a mesh wash bag alone, at 30°C/86°F on the delicate/silk cycle.

- Be sure to use a detergent formulated for delicates.

- Use a low-speed spin cycle (300-500 revolutions per minute).

- Dry on the delicate cycle.

- Iron on low heat and avoid ironing the hand-rolled edge.

Size: 75” x 28” (One Size)

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