Betel-chewing has been a national habit in Myanmar for centuries. The great variety of betel receptacles have become a significant source for cultural research . The old Mon and Myanmar inscriptions described betel and items necessary to the eating of betel. The author has analyzed eighteen types of betel receptacles, some with insignias of one particular class, and others of more general nature. The different types of betel receptacles like Kwam: ac, Kwam: up, and Kwam: khawk are made of different materials that reflect the wealth and status of the user. They range from split bamboo,to silver and gold studded with precious stones.....Subject Terms: betel receptacles..... Key Words: 1. Kwam: an (Insignia worn by wealthy men in the 17th and first half of the 18th century.]... 2. Kwam : ac... 3. Kwam : up (Insignia designed for royalty-- kings, princes sawbwas, and nobles.)... 4. Kwam kalap (Fashion appurtances during the late Ava period designating wives of nobles, lesser court officials, and lords of the villages.)... 5. Kwam : Khawk (Part of the insignia designating kings, princes, nobles and their wives and consorts.)