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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Hill tribe
Many hill tribe people now make all or part of their living from the tourist industry, either by hosting trekkers or by selling handicrafts.
The six major tribes are the Karen (Kariang, Yang), the Hmong (Meo), the Yao (Mien), the Akha (Ekaw), the Lisu (Lisaw), and the Lahu (Mussur).
MAE YAO, Thailand - The hill tribes of northern Thailand have survived centuries of displacement, hardship and discrimination.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Hill-tribe   (954 words)

  
 Our Mekong | Hill Tribes Viewed as Commodities?
The 20-year-old Ayo is well aware that the predicament faced by his hill tribe—which lives close to the northern city of Chiang Rai—stems from Bangkok's policies toward the hill tribes.
During the Cold War, the hill tribes were welcomed by the Thai government during its battle with communist rebels.
Among the one million hill tribe people in northern Thailand are some 300,000 who have legal papers, enabling them to stay in the country.
www.ipsnews.net /mekong/stories/hilltribes.html   (770 words)

  
  Hilltribes in the North
The six major tribes are the Karen (Kariang, Yang), the Hmong (Meo), the Yao (Mien), the Akha (Ekaw), the Lisu (Lisaw), and the Lahu (Mussur).
The main profession of all these tribes is farming, and all of them tend to migrate whenever they feel that the soil at their present location is becoming depleted.
This is another mountain-top tribe with their houses on stilts, and a "basement-corral" for their many domestic animals: chickens, pigs, ducks, and buffaloes.
www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com /hilltribes.html   (1037 words)

  
 Hill Tribe Silver Jewelry and Bali Silver Jewelry
If you are interested in any Hill Tribe silver or Bali silver jewelry that has been sold, please contact us about making a similar piece of jewelry.
Hill Tribe Silver is handcrafted of.999 pure silver by the Karen Hill Tribe of Thailand, and each handmade piece is slightly different.
All of the Hill Tribe silver is imported from overseas so please do not order more than one of any item without first contacting us as it can take well over a month to receive a Hill Tribe silver shipment.
www.trinitylondon.com /bali-silver-and-hill-tribe-silver-jewelry.asp   (284 words)

  
 Hill tribe Summary
The term "hill tribe" was long and inexactly applied to the indigenous inhabitants of upland and mountain areas in South Asia.
The hill tribes are and were culturally distinct groups, usually endogamous social units, bearing a tribal name and having a distinct material culture, including, very often, characteristic styles of housing and dress.
Many hill tribe people now make all or part of their living from the tourist industry, either by hosting trekkers or by selling handicrafts.
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 Hill tribe silver jewelry from northern Thailand
Hill tribe silver jewelry from northern Thailand, though hundreds of years old in its distinct design, works well accessorizing even the most up-to-date fashion trend.
Culturally the tribes are of interest because their relative isolation has enabled them to retain almost unchanged customs and traditions that go back centuries.
Hill tribe jewelry purchased in northern Thailand is usually sold by the actual gram weight multiplied by the gram price of the day.
www.deanoandco.com /gem_stone_info/Hill_tribe_silver_jewelry_from_northern_Thailand.htm   (516 words)

  
 X-CART. Powerful PHP shopping cart software - Hill Tribe Beads SALE - REDUCED up to 33%   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The term ‘hill tribe’ refers to the groups of ethnic minorities that live in the mountain regions of northern Thailand.
The hill tribe people regard silver as currency and an indication of wealth and status of the family of the wearer.
During the last ten years hill tribe dress and adornments have come to be regarded as marketable, silver products being among the most popular.
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 Silver Jewelry Information, Thai Hill tribe Silver Jewelry
Hill tribe bracelets, for instance, can feel classic or contemporary or ethnic, depending upon their individual motif and design.
Approximately twenty distinct tribes of semi-nomadic peoples, collectively called hill tribes, live in the mountains along the Burmese and Laotian borders of northern Thailand.
Surprisingly enough, most hill tribes even today prefer silver to paper for money; the women usually wear their wealth in heavy chunky necklaces and earrings.
www.silverjewelryinfo.com /0604_Thai_Hilltribe.html   (504 words)

  
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Immediately after thousands of acres were stolen from the Tribe and the Indians were granted the tiny 80-acre reservation "forever," settlers in Stratford and Fairfield started to encroach on the reservation.
Thus, the settlement was that the Tribe gave 68 acres of prime land and received an 8-acre woodlot in return.
In 1886, William Sherman gave the title to the 1/4 acre to the overseer for the Tribe to be, held in trust for the Tribe forever.
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 Hill Tribe Productions - Broadcast TV, corporate video production & events filming.
Hill Tribe Productions is a recently established creative production company, specialising in TV broadcast and corporate video / DVD productions.
Based in the Westcountry, Hill Tribe Productions has strong connections to the region and is dedicated to expanding the production output of the South West.
With 10 years experience in broadcast production and print journalism, the team behind Hill Tribe Productions are ideally suited to creating ground-breaking, innovative TV programmes, and professional, creative corporate products.
www.hilltribe.tv   (211 words)

  
 Hilltribesilveronline.com - Hilltribe silver jewelry from Thailand, 95%-99% Hill Tribe Silver jewelry from Thailand ...
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 Thai hill tribe trek. World's best responsible & ecotourism holidays
We stay in hotels and basic hill tribe huts and use a variety of transport including trains, songthaews and tuk tuks.
During the trek we stay overnight with the local hill tribes and we try our hand at elephant riding and bamboo rafting.
Hill tribe Trek During our trek we meet and stay with several different hill tribes including Karen, Lahu and Shan tribes.
www.responsibletravel.com /Trip/Trip100469.htm   (1085 words)

  
 Hill Tribe Productions - Broadcast
Hill Tribe Productions has great experience within the broadcasting sphere of production thanks to the wealth of experience of its staff and their extensive contacts within the industry.
From the conception of an idea, through to the completed programme or series, Hill Tribe produces across the entire spectrum of programme genres, creating entertaining and amusing formats to hard hitting, captivating documentaries.
Hill Tribe Productions are always keen to encourage and nurture new talent within the industry, particularly in Devon and Cornwall, and ideas for TV projects are always welcome.
www.hilltribe.tv /hilltribe/broadcast2.html   (127 words)

  
 Thai Hill Tribe Silver - Fashion Jewelry
These artisans - known as the "Hill Tribe" artisans - live in various tribes which occupy the Gold Triangle area of Thailand, near the borders of Thailand, Laos and Burma (Myanmar).
The Hill Tribe peoples often use silver in place of paper money, and silver jewelry carries much cultural importance, signifying wealth, status and spirituality.
The Hill Tribe silversmiths create each detailed jewelry component painstakingly by hand from fine (99.9%) silver.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art20392.asp   (225 words)

  
 Jewelry - Hill Tribe Silver
Hill Tribe Silver is made by the Karen Tribe in Northern Thailand.
Purchases of Hill Tribe Silver help to sustain an indigenous cultural handicraft and provides the Karen people with a reliable source of income.
Hill tribe Sideways Etched Sterling Silver Disk Earring
www.indiasilver.com /index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=238   (119 words)

  
 Pilot Guides.com: Travel Writers:Muong Hill Tribe Photo Journal by Terry Divyak
Driving through the lush green hills of Northern Thailand, Tony the guide and interpreter, would help with pronunciation of various Thai words and teach counting to help pass the time.
On the highway, it is not uncommon to see a farmer, herding his cows in the median as cars drive by at 60-70mph.
He had a traditional hill tribe hat and was maybe six years old.
www.pilotguides.com /community/travel_writers/muong_hill_tribe.php   (1572 words)

  
 Adventure Trading Inc. - Products / Hill Tribe - Thai, Thailand, Imported, Gifts, Books, Accessories, Journals, Ethnic, ...
It is also made by the Hmong Hill Tribe of Northern Thailand and contains a square section of geometric style cross stitch in assorted colors and native designs.
It is made by the Akha Hill Tribe of Northern Thailand and has more geometric styles of cross stitch than the Hmong.
This is a style customary to the Lisu Hill Tribes of Northern Thailand who make this for us, mimicking their colorful dress and costume.
www.adventureimports.com /products/hilltribe.html   (1186 words)

  
 Thai hill tribe silver beads and silver jewelry supply
Thai Karen hill tribe silver beads, charms and jewelry making accessories are created with "high content" silver which Asia Charisma gladly guarantees silver purity of up to 98%...
Please keep in mind that Thai hill tribe silver beads and pendants are hand made by the Karen Hill Tribe in northern Thailand using traditional tribal methods passed down from generation to generation.
Purchasing these hill tribe silver beads and silver jewelry supply helps sustain a traditional craft and provides the Karen hill tribe people with a reliable source of income...
www.asia-charisma.net /Hill_Tribe_Silver_Products.htm   (222 words)

  
 Just Bead it, Discount Prices on Bead Supplies   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hill Tribe Silver is from northern Thailand and is regarded as a type of currency by many of the people.
Hill Tribe Silver is beautifully handmade and no two pieces are exactly alike, which makes them even more unique.
Hill Tribe Silver is the perfect accent to any piece of hand-crafted jewelry.
www.justbeadit.net /template_bead_1.asp?CatID=752   (138 words)

  
 Hill Tribe Silver Beads and Pendants
Thai Hill Tribe Silver is being featured in the current bead magazines.
These Thai beads and pendants are made by the Karen Hill Tribe in northern Thailand using traditional tribal methods passed down from generation to generation.
The silver content in our Hill Tribes silver beads and pendants is typically 95-99%, even higher than sterling (92.5%).
www.artbeads.com /hill-tribes-silver.html   (126 words)

  
 Hill tribe sliver thailand wholesale
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 About Hill Tribe Silver and Hill Tribe Silver Jewelry
The Hill Tribe silver used in Trinity London's designs is made of.999 pure silver.
Although there are several hill tribe ethnic groups, Trinity London uses only Hill Tribe silver that has been individually handcrafted by Karen Hill Tribe artisans.
The Karen Hill Tribe is located in the mountainous forests of northwest Thailand.
www.trinitylondon.com /Hill-Tribe-Silver.asp   (173 words)

  
 Hill Tribe Silver Beads & Silver Findings : Gemshow-Online Jewelry Supply
Gemshow-Online now brings you an assortment of Thai Karen Hill Tribe silver beads, pendants, charms and high content silver jewelry accessories direct from the Karen friends and family-artisans of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Hill Tribe Silver Square Beads 2mm 57060 Pkg of 25
Hill Tribe Silver Square Folded Bead w/ Loop 8.5mm 57065
www.gemshow-online.com /Hill_Tribe_Silver_Beads_&_Silver_Findings_1.html   (1241 words)

  
 Duang Dee Hill Tribe Coffee from Chiang Mai Thailand
We at "Duang Dee Hill Tribe Coffee" a small "micro coffee roasting company", now work together with these remote farmers and purchase all these small amounts of coffee, that each farmer produces and then we blend and hand roast it, to produce the finest "Organically Grown" coffee in Thailand.
Duang Dee Hill Tribe Coffee is proud to help the hill tribes to maintain their traditional way of life, that they so cherish, and to this end, Duang Dee Hill Tribe Coffee, contributes a percentage of each sale into small hill tribe development projects.
We are happy to announce that this rainy season alone, at the farmers request, we have been able to grow and distribute, for free over 6,000 premium coffee trees, to remote hill tribe families in the highest mountains of northern Thailand.
www.northernthailand.com /duangdeecoffee/index.html   (1077 words)

  
 Asia Times - Christian conversion threatens hill tribe culture
Ake, 67, is the shaman, the religious leader who keeps alive the ceremonies associated with the rice harvest or when new homes of bamboo are built.
For the moment, this community of the Akha hill tribe in northern Thailand's Chiang Rai province still honors Ake.
The hill-tribe people can still retain their culture even after converting, since it is "only one aspect of their lives - religion", said Kenu, a Baptist minister who belongs to the Karen hill tribe.
www.atimes.com /atimes/Southeast_Asia/EH29Ae01.html   (1115 words)

  
 SiTEMAP Asia Charisma Hill Tribe Silver
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www.asia-charisma.net /SiTEMAP.html   (276 words)

  
 Volunteer Abroad Program - Hill Tribe Development
Thailand's Government's Hill Tribe Welfare, Support and Development Organisation policy is to empower the hill tribe villagers to sustain their own community.
Kanchanaburi's office is responsible for 177 hill tribe villages in Kanchnaburi province.
This venture is the construction of a canteen, which will be staffed by villagers, to generate a long term income for the hill tribe.
www.volunteerabroad.com /listingsp3.cfm/listing/18929   (544 words)

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