'The most notable distinguishing feature was that of the head-dress of the women-folk. Though the hundred and eight braids are worn more or less universally by the women of the nomadic people in central and northern Tibet, the back pieces vary with the different tribes.'
Source of Descriptive Information
Forman, H. (1936). Through forbidden Tibet: an adventure into the unknown. London: Jarrolds. (p. 205).
