Laos - The People And The Land - A Journey Through Postcards

Thanks, Danko, for your warm words. I glad you enjoyed the collection.

I am not an expert in Lao tradition but find the answer in the net. yes, the way women wear their traditional blouse can sometimes include exposing one shoulder. As far as I know, it generally does not carry a fixed cultural meaning such as indicating marital status as you wrote in your question. They expose their shoulder particularly during festivals, ceremonies, or traditional dance performances. Whether to expose left or right, it depend in the type of ceremony or religious context, Regional or ethnic traditions and Personal or aesthetic preference.

More here:
https://leappaths.com/laos-costume-...=chatgpt.com

Added to my collection three early postcards, probably around 1910-20.

Lao Girl:

Lao girls from Kenthao district of Sainyabuli province, Laos:

Lao women entering Pagoda, Luang Prabang:

Lao women in traditional dress making offerings during a Buddhist ceremony - 1960's

Postcards from 1930's-1940's.

- Pakxan – Elephants bathing in the river
- Pakse – Somphanit Waterfall
- Pakxan, Makhasang - Boat landing for crossing between Laos and Siam