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Perak is the bridal headdress heavy with blue turquoise, coral, shells and other precious stones. Perak sits atop the bride’s head and expands outwards from both sides. It runs from the bride’s forehead till the lower back. Black animal hair and yak felt is used to decorate the flaps. Perak is a prized possession, for it is considered a status symbol and often passed down from mother to the daughter.
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