Thanaka (aussi pelt thanakha) est une pâte cosmétique blanc jaunâtre faite d'écorce de terre. Il s'agit d'une caractéristique distinctive du Myanmar (anciennement la Birmanie) qui est souvent appliqué au visage et parfois aux armes des femmes et des filles et, dans une moindre mesure, des hommes et des garçons. L'utilisation du thanaka s'est également étendue aux pays voisins, y compris la Thaïlande. La première référence littéraire au thanaka est dans un poème du XIVe siècle écrit par le consort du roi Razadarit. Des mentions de thanaka existent également dans les œuvres littéraires du poète-moine birman Shin Maharatthasara (1486-1529) du XVe siècle. Le bois de plusieurs t

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Thanaka (also spelt thanakha) is a yellowish-white cosmetic paste made from ground bark. It is a distinctive feature of Myanmar (formerly Burma) seen commonly applied to the face and sometimes the arms of women and girls and to a lesser extent men and boys. The use of thanaka has also spread to neighboring countries including Thailand. The earliest literary reference to thanaka is in a 14th century poem written by Mon-speaking King Razadarit's consort. Mentions of thanaka also exist in the 15th century literary works of Burmese monk-poet Shin Maharatthasara (1486-1529). The wood of several trees may be used to produce thanaka cream; these trees grow abundantly in central Myanmar. They include principally Murraya spp. (thanaka), but also Limonia acidissima (theethee or wood apple). Thanaka trees are perennials, and a tree must be at least 35 years old before it is considered mature enough to yield good-quality cuttings. Thanaka in its natural state is sold as small logs individually or in bundles, but nowadays also available as a paste or in powder form. Thanaka cream has been used by Burmese women for over 2000 years. It has a fragrant scent somewhat similar to sandalwood. The creamy paste is applied to the face in attractive designs, the most common form being a circular patch on each cheek, sometimes made stripey with the fingers known as thanaka bè gya, or patterned in the shape of a leaf, often also highlighting the bridge of the nose with it at the same time.

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