Cecil Champain Lowis, The Tribes of Burma (1910)
“ The habitat of the Riangs is the eastern portion of the northern half of the Cis-Salween Southern Shan States, from Kebsi Mansam southwards to Mongsit. Like the Palaungs they are a quiet, peaceable folk. ”
Cecil Champain Lowis, The Tribes of Burma (1910)
“ Any Lisaws that belonged in 1901 to the Myitkyina District were dealt with in the "estimated" areas. Particulars regarding the tribe will be found in the bibliographical note at page 79. Their dress consists ordinarily of long tunics of blue hempen cloth, with occasionally red cuffs, and blue gaiters. On the borders of the Myitkyina District some local influence (possibly Lashi) has introduced a patch-work coat. Beads and cowries are common adornments among the women, and earrings are much worn. The men frequently wear a pigtail. ”
