The Muun , Magan and Chin tribes of remote north-western Burma consider tattoos a sign of beauty . Women bear elaborate inked patterns that cover their whole face , with many also having them on their neck . Tattoo culture is under threat after being banned by Burma 's military junta and punished with huge fines . Many tribal villages are high on Asia and were completely cut off by the regime until two years ago . Any foreigner is deemed 'English ' by the tribes who think white skin is the result of boiling the person concerned .
The Muun , Magan and Chin tribes of remote north-western Burma consider tattoos a sign of beauty . Women bear elaborate inked patterns that cover their whole face , with many also having them on their neck . Tattoo culture is under threat after being banned by Burma 's military junta and punished with huge fines . Many tribal villages are high on Mount Victoria and were completely cut off by the regime until two years ago . Any foreigner is deemed 'English ' by the tribes who think white skin is the result of boiling the person concerned .