Cultural
This method involves the collar bone to be pushed down and compress the ribs. Using this method for a longer period of time can get dangerous sometimes. Wearing these coils around their neck is a part of their cultural identity according to the Kayan women.
Lifelong Goal
One example of a woman who has always been dreaming to become a “giraffe woman” is a 28-year-old lady, Sydney V. Smith. For her to achieve this goal, she has to put on 11 copper rings around her neck for the past three years.