YANGON: Myanmar lacquerware has a long tradition, with the art mainly flourishing in Bagan, a central part of Myanmar that preserves this craft as a heritage. Mar Mar Shwe, 47, the owner of the ...

The Burmese are reputed to have been making lacquerware for the last 3,000 years, although the oldest extant piece dates to the 13th century. Producing this sort of lacquerware is by no means a ...

The frescoes of Pagan are more a spiritual than a technical influence on our contemporary Burmese painters, ... (Plate 18); weaving, basketry, canework, toys; and the remarkable lacquerware. ...

Burmese human rights campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi is recognised around the world for her tireless efforts to encourage ... which is open until June 30, sells mainly lacquerware from the Southeast ...

It can be easy to dismiss dull-looking, black lacquerware among all the Aung San Suu Kyi T-shirts, the vintage editions of George Orwell's Burmese Days and beautiful jewels sold at markets and ...

Craft revival charity Turquoise Mountain hosts a pop-up exploring traditional craft from Myanmar for London Design Festival from 16 to 21 September.

The event showcases Turquoise Mountain's collection of textiles, jewellery and lacquerware from Myanmar at ISHKAR in East London. The collection focuses on creation through weaving, ...