Since the gaung baung is a ceremonial headgear, it is always for beautification.
Depending on the wealth and or rank of the owner, the colour and material differ.

The Burmese and Mon wear yellow, white, grey or cream coloured gaung baungs, of either silk or cotton.
The Rakhine wear pink coloured ones, while the Shan is either cream, skin or tan coloured.
The Shan gaung baung is made out of rough cotton, called pin, the trademark garment of the Shan people.
Since the gaung baung is a ceremonial headgear, it is always for beautification. Depending on the wealth and or rank of the owner, the colour and material differ.
The Burmese and Mon wear yellow, white, grey or cream coloured gaung baungs, of either silk or cotton. The Rakhine wear pink coloured ones, while the Shan is either cream, skin or tan coloured. The Shan gaung baung is made out of rough cotton, called pin, the trademark garment of the Shan people.
Gaung baung