design of an all-over pattern with a wide decorative border and is woven in many colours . An excellent example of skilful weaving .Akha women's blouse Kimono-style garment with diagonal laps edged by a wide border of intricate rows of colour and geometric design ; the V-necked lap fastened with a long silver brooch . Homespun cotton with woven design .Karen jackets and blouses Handwoven , straight-cut garments with a lengthwise slit in the middle long enough to slip over the head , and with edges sewn together to form a seam below the armpits . The neck slit is trimmed with cord edging made of two-tone twisted fibres looped together in a simple knot with fringe ends at the bottom of the slit . Garments can be of varying length and either of plain or striped fabric. Contrasting