The lip plates of Surma women (also called Suri), an ethnicity of southwestern Ethiopia, are disks of clay or wood that are inserted into the lower lip after a gradual stretching process. This practice, which begins in adolescence, symbolizes beauty, maturity and social status within your community. Although its meaning has varied over time, it remains an important cultural and identity expression. Quim Fàbregas - Fotografía y Viajes. #VisitEthiopia #OmoValley #travelblogger #Ethiopia #traveleth
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The Surma (or Suri) women of Ethiopia are renowned for their cultural practice of inserting lip plates into their lower lips. These plates, known as "dhebi a tugoin," are clay or wooden discs placed in a piercing made in the lower lip. The tradition involves young women having their lip pierced, followed by the progressive insertion of larger discs as the wound heals. #inspirationafrica | Quim Fàbregas
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🌿 The Living Art of the Surma Women 🇪🇹 In Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, the Surma women embrace traditions that turn the body into a canvas of culture. 💠 Lip Plates – Introduced in adolescence and gradually enlarged, these are more than adornment; they symbolize maturity, beauty, and social status. 💠 Natural Body Art – Faces and bodies are painted with pigments from the earth, each design carrying cultural meaning. 💠 Floral Crowns – Flowers, leaves, and seeds are woven into elaborate headpieces,
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Surma (or Suri) women, an ethnic group from southwestern Ethiopia, are known for wearing lip plates as part of a rite of passage and cultural symbol. Upon reaching adolescence, some women pierce their lower lips and gradually stretch them to accommodate clay or wooden discs. This adornment is seen as a sign of beauty, social status, and maturity within their community. Credit Quim Fàbregas - Fotografía y Viajes. #inspirationofafrica #LandOfOrigins #VisitEthiopia #OmoValley #travelblogger #Ethiop
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The Surma (or Suri) women of Ethiopia are known for their cultural practice of inserting lip plates into their lower lip. These plates, known as “dhebi a tugoin,” are discs of clay or wood that are placed in a piercing made in the lower lip. The tradition involves young women undergoing an incision in their lip, followed by the progressive insertion of larger discs as the wound heals. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas
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The scarification of Surma women is a traditional form of body art and a profound symbol of identity, beauty, and courage within their culture.These marks are made by cutting the skin, usually on the torso, arms, or abdomen, and are left to heal without removing the scabs, creating decorative reliefs. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas
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The Surma (or Suri) tribe of Ethiopia's Omo Valley are widely known for their lip plate tradition, especially among women. It's a cultural practice deeply rooted in identity, beauty, and social symbolism. However, in today’s digital age, where images of such traditions go viral, they often attract criticism — especially from outsiders who view them through the lens of Western norms. Many argue that “this is the 21st century” and practices like lip plates should be abandoned due to the pain and p
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