Contrary to popular belief, the necks of Kayan women are not actually lengthened. As coils are replaced with longer coil over many years, the weight of the brass pushes the collar bone down and compresses the rib cage. Their necks look stretched due to the deformation of the clavicle. Their necks and collar bones are often bruised and discolored so once on, the rings are rarely removed but the women do not suffocate if the rings are removed as many believe.
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