Thanaka (Burmese: သနပ်ခါး; MLCTS: sa.nap hka:; pronounced [θənəkʰá]) is a paste made from ground bark. It is a distinctive feature of the culture of Myanmar, seen commonly applied to the face and sometimes the arms of women and girls, and is used to a lesser extent also by men and boys. [1][2][3]

2015年7月30日 · The two most famous products are the Shwebo thanakhar from the Sagaing region, and Shinmataung thanakhar from the Magwe region. In addition, the Taunggyi Maukme thanakhar comes from the southern Shan State. Traditionally users collected and ground the bark, wood, or roots, on a stone slab with water to get a smooth paste.

Thanaka is a traditional powder derived from the bark of certain trees growing in the Central regions of Myanmar. People grind the tree bark against a flat and wet circular smooth stone then put the paste on to the face, mainly the cheeks for skin care purpose.

2025年2月10日 · Thanakhar is a traditional cosmetic paste used predominantly in Myanmar. It is made from ground bark of certain trees, most commonly the thanakhar tree (Hesperethusa crenulata) and the wood-apple tree (Limonia acidissima).

Thanaka paste is made by grinding the bark of Thanaka trees. Therefore, you need a piece of Thanaka wood (it is widely available in markets in Myanmar) and on a stone slab called a kyauk pyin. Stone slabs are variety of size which is corresponding to size of Thanaka logs.

2020年8月21日 · Thanakha is a unique traditional makeup and essential of Burmese people for their daily life. Thanakha is derived from the finely ground bark of the Thanakha tree. Burmese people grind the tree bark against a flat and wet circular smooth stone then put the paste on the face and make the circle on the cheek.

2016年4月20日 · Thanakha is a fragrant paste traditionally used by Burmese for cosmetic and medicinal purposes. It is made by grinding the bark or root of a Thanakha tree (typically, a Limonia acidissima tree) on a flat, circular stone known as kyauk pyin, designed specifically for this purpose. Indeed, Thanakha is nothing without a kyauk pyin.

2021年12月25日 · As we hold the bark of thanaka trees - originating from central Myanmar - and scrape it against a sandstone slab (kyauk pyin), the sweet-scented thanaka paste is formed. Desire a fresh, glowing complexion? Seeking a bundle of therapeutic results?

Following the destruction of the Shwemadaw Pagoda in the earthquake of 1930. the clearing the ruins there led to the discovery of a circular stone slab used by Princess Razadatukalya. daughter of Hanthawaddy Sinbyshin Minn for grinding the Thanakha bark .

Thanakhar also spelled Thanaka and Thanakha, is a yellowish-white cosmetic paste which is a unique and distinctive feature of the people of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. Once you arrive in Myanmar, you will be received by welcoming smiles from faces covered in …