Attire and Adornment of Lisu Women in Nujiang, Yunnan

The attire and adornment of the Lisu people looks elegant, decorous and charming. This ethnic group is further categorized into White Lisu, Black Lisu and Colorful Lisu based on the different color preferences for their apparel by women in various areas. The Lisu women love to adorn themselves with necklaces made of agate, silver, or shells carved with simple horizontal and vertical lines or pierces.