Reasons for purchase
Jewelry and jade: Burmese jade is called Burmese jade for short. More than 95% of the commercial jadeite on the market comes from Myanmar, and jadeite is also called Burmese jade. So Burmese jade is synonymous with jade. Emerald is produced in Japan, Russia, Mexico, California and other places, but its quality and output are far less than that of Myanmar.
2. Wood carving? Wood carvings in Myanmar are very famous, and the most precious ones are handicrafts carved from precious materials such as teak, ebony and rosewood.
3. Burmese puppet: Because only puppet shows could be performed on the high platform in ancient Myanmar, it was also called "high drama". There is a saying in Myanmar that "drama originated from puppets", which appeared in15th century.
4. Cage base: "Cage base", which some people call "Sharon". Cage bottom is the most representative costume in Myanmar. Throughout the year, men and women use the bottom of the cage to circle the waist.
5. Lacquerware: Lacquerware in Myanmar runs through all aspects of Burmese life and is an indispensable part of Burmese life. As a cultural symbol, it is a good choice to buy it and send it home to relatives and friends.
6. Teneka: Melia azedarach powder is ground from branches of Melia azedarach, which is called "Teneka" by Burmese people. Applying this powder to the body is not only fragrant and refreshing, but also has the miraculous effect of preventing mosquito bites, disinfecting and treating diseases and protecting the skin. In addition, Turner card is very popular because of its simple production and low price. Generally speaking, women in Myanmar carry Teneka with them. Melia azedarach is widely planted in north-central Myanmar, just like sandalwood and camphor tree. It has a fragrance.
7. Handmade Cigar: Cigar is one of the most distinctive handicrafts in Myanmar, and it is necessary for the first taster.
8. sand painting? There are many traditional crafts and technologies in Myanmar, each of which is a slow work and requires extreme patience and piety. Sand painting is such a traditional craft. Monks, stupas and Buddha statues are common in Myanmar, but it is also a comfort to have a sand painting of monks or stupas when you come back.