MYANMAR RECOMMENDED SHOP
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HANDICRAFTS & SOUVENIRS HLA DAY Hla Day is a not for profit business that hosts amazing crafts made by the local people of Myanmar. Their goods are made from local materials that truly captures the essence of Myanmar. Their beautiful products span from stationary, jewellery, accessories, toys to even household items and decorations. No. 81 Pansodan Street, 1st Floor (middle lower block) Yangon - Tel: +95 9452 241 465 Website: http://www.hladaymyanmar.org/products/home Opening hours: 10:00am – 9.00pm
DACCO.MYANMAR Intricate textile weaves from Shan, Chin, Naga, Karen, Kachin, Mon, Rakkhine and Burman Tribes are elaborated to create an array of decorative household accessories, jewellery and wearing apparel. Room 5, No.12 Parami Road, 10 Quarter, Mayangone Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar (Near Hotel Parami) - Tel: 09260185424 Open time: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm 13/F, Upper Front, Bogyoke Aung San Market, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Yangon, Myanmar - Tel: 09422371337 Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 09:30am – 5:00pm Website: www.dacco-myanmar.com
YANGOODS Yangoods is a quirky and unique brand that sells a variety of souvenirs, home decor and accessories. Although it is relatively new, people can easily recognise Yangoods items by their colourful and bold design. The brand takes products and kicks it up a notch by combining a variety of different art styles, such as pop art, that produce a final distinctive twist to the classic Myanmar souvenir. Their most popular items include bags, stationery and artwork. No.62, Shan Kone Street, Myaynigone Township, Yangon. Opening hours - 11:00am - 08:00pm No.89, Front Wing, Bo Gyoke Aung San Market, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Yangon. Opening hours - 09:00am - 05:00pm (closed on Monday) No.80, University Avenue Road, Bahan Township, Yangon. Opening hours: 11:00am - 11:00pm Website: http://www.yangoods.com/
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KARAWEIK ARTS & CRAFTS This store is located at a famous Yangon landmark which makes it convenient for tourists to pop in and have a look. They sell a variety of souvenirs such as key-chains, toys, jewellery, lacquerware, marionettes and even Myanmar styled chess boards! In Front of Karaweik Palace, Yangon Website: https://www.facebook.com/Karaweik.Arts.Crafts/ Open time: 10:00 am – 09:00 pm – Tel: 0930011110, 09420231279
SHOPPING MALL BOGYOKE AUNG SAN MARKET Built by the British in 1926, this larger, oriental version of London’s Covent Garden market, is now largely given over to stalls designed to draw tourists: lacquerware from Bagan, woodcarving from Mandalay and woven textiles from the Chin and Naga tribes. Friendly women will size you up for a traditional longyi skirt and blouse, made-to-measure upstairs in minutes. Complete your outfit with a pair of traditional velvet slippers sold on the south side. Along the west side is a line of antique shops though much is new-made-old these days. Bo Gyoke Aung San Market, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Yangon Open Hours - 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Closed on Monday & Public Holidays
MYANMAR PLAZA The Myanmar Plaza is part of the Myanmar Centre, on Kabar Aye Pagoda road in Yangon with office towers, a hotel and residential apartments. The 4,000-square- metre food court at Myanmar Plaza will offer 31 cafes, fast food, fine dining and teashops, and will be the largest in Myanmar by far. Additionally, several high-end brands will be opening their first outlets in the country, including Chopard, Zegna and Furla. 192 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Tshp, Yangon, Myanmar. Near Melia Hotel. – Tel: +95.1.860.5.668 Website: http://hagl.com.mm/ Opening Hours: 9:00am – 9.00pm
JUNCTION CITY Junction City is an award-winning, world-class integrated development comprised of unique retail experiences, prime Grade- A office space, 5-star hospitality and vibrant living spaces. Which is a world class development that comprises of brand-name shops, clothes, electronics, jewellery, restaurants, a super market, 3D Cineplex, promotion & events centre, and much more. Near Bo Gyoke Aung San Market, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Yangon. Opening Hours: 10:00am - 10:00pm/ Tel +959421088707, +95 1 9253800 Website: http://junctioncityyangon.com/
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YANGON
ANTIQUES AUGUSTINE’S ANTIQUES The shop is crammed full of vintage furniture and handicrafts, with a treasure trove of trinkets and knick-knacks nestled among them, waiting to be discovered. Augustine's Antiques shop was started by Mr Augustine since 1978. Before that he used to go and sell the items in Diplomatic Residences. He had 38 years of experience in this business. It is now owned by Mr Augustine’s son, U Wunna, and is a great place to find vintage furniture and old homeware items. No.25, Attiyar St, (Thirimingalar St.) Kamayut Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: +95 1 2305575, 525359 Opening hours: Mondays to Saturdays): 10:30 am – 07:00 pm Sundays: 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm http://augustinesouvenir.com/index.htm
BAGAN
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YANGON
HANDICRAFTS & SOUVENIRS U BA NYEIN LACQUERWARE WORKSHOP U Ba Nyein Lacquerware Workshop has a large showroom to display the best items they have to offer. Everything from plates to cups, ashtrays to vases, jewellery boxes and furniture (lacquer tables and chairs) can be found here. No 52 Kayay Street, Bagan, Mandalay +95 9 2043765 https://www.facebook.com/aktlacquerware/ Opening hours: 08:00 am – 06:00 pm
BAGAN HOUSE Bagan House souvenir shop is situated in Kyansitthar ward in New Bagan. The artworks are exclusively displayed and for sale in its elegant structure. The merchandise is beautiful and the prices accessible. Its peaceful garden is an attraction to visitors too. Visitors are invited to watch the process of lacquer making through the stages. Jasmine Road, New Bagan. Phone – Tel: +95 61-65133 http://www.baganhouse.com/ Opening hours: 8.00am – 7.00pm
SHWE WAR THEIN HANDICRAFTS SHOP Just east of Tharabar Gate (and well signed off the Bagan–Nyaung U Rd) is this popular treasure trove of Myanmar trinkets. The collection includes antique and new puppets, woodcarvings, chess sets, lacquerware and bronze pieces. Ask to see the antique section at the rear. Lacquerware selections are wider in Myinkaba and New Bagan. East of Tharabar Gate, Taung Be Village, Old Bagan. Phone 061-67032 Opening hours: 9:00am – 09:00 pm
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HANDICRAFTS & SOUVENIRS AUNG NAN MYANMAR HANDICRAFTS WORKSHOP The workshop was over 20 years ago. You can buy almost any kinds of word-curving, tapestry and Myanmar puppets. You will take time if you watch products of Aung Nan that are displaying in shops. No-97, 98, 99 Mandalay, Southern part of MaHarMuNi, Opposite to the Myohaung Warehouse, Pyitawthar quarter, Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay – Tel: +95933113500 http://www.aungnan.com/en/ Opening hours: 08:00 am – 05:00 pm
MINGALAR PAR MYANMAR TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFTS One of the most attraction workshop and show room in Mandalay. Lacquer Ware, Bronze Ware, Tapestry Sand Printing, Straw Printing, Marionette, Silver Ware, Myanmar Thanakhar, Sculpture, Weaving Products are available there. 84 st. Block (500), Mya Thidar, Kyun Lone Eu Shoung Quarter, Mandalay – Saggaing Road, Chan Mya Tharsi Tsp, Mandalay – Tel +95 9 201 9985 Website: https://www.facebook.com/Mingalar-Par-Myanmars-Traditional- Handicrafts-Showroom-Workshop-461647023965435/
THE KING GALON GOLD LEAF WORKSHOP King Galon Gold Leaf Workshop has a nice selection of items to bring home and remember the brilliance of Myanmar. They make a lovely and inexpensive remembrance of gift for someone back at home. No. 143, 36st, between 77th & 78th St, Myet Parr Yart, Mandalay - Tel: +95 9 450100450/ +95 2 32135 Website: Not available Opening hours: 08:00am – 06:30pm
CLOTHES & SILK SHOP SHWE SIN TAI Shwe Sin Tai is best of it fine texture, colourful patterns, a variety of choices. The best shop in Amarapura where you can buy silk garments but also learn traditional weaving in the workshop. A hand-worked silk-weaving workshop that welcomes visitors without sales pressure. It is near Mahagahandayon Monastery. Amarapura, Myanmar (Burma) – Tel: +95 9 774522004~5 Website: Not available Opening hours: 08:00 am – 06:00 pm
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YANGON
SHOPPING MALL ZAY CHO Mandalay Zay Cho is one of the main market places in Mandalay. You can get almost anything from there such as acheik (Mandalay silk longyi), cotton clothing, hto moat (sticky cakes), laphet (pickled tea leaves), kadipar slippers (velvet slippers), silverware, lacquerware, jewellery, gems and so on. Zay Cho Market, Mandalay Opening hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm / Closed on every Sabbath day
MINGALAR MANDALAY Mingalar Mandalay is situated next to the old Chanmyathazi Airport and across from the New Mandalay Stadium. With heritage sites Mahamuni Pagoda to the west and U Bein Bridge to the South within easy driving distance, Mingalar Mandalay is a development for the future built within the cultural heart of Mandalay and Myanmar. No.33/A, Corner of 29th St., 73rd St., Chan Aye Thar Zan Township, Mandalay. Opening hours: Monday – Saturday: 09:00 am – 05:30 pm Phone: (+95 9) 4314 8577, 4314 8588, 222 2222
ANTIQUES SOE MOE ANTIQUES This store has Myanmar folk art and handicrafts from bronzes to wooden Buddhas and Nats to textiles. It is all here and worth poking around and learning more about the arts of Myanmar. Between U Bein Bridge and Mahagandarone Monastery, Mandalay - Tel: +95 9 257 579 668 Opening hours: 08:30am – 06:00pm Website: Not available
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YANGON
HANDICRAFTS & SOUVENIRS MYA HINTHA SILVER SMITH The Mya Hin Tha Silver Smith is a family company and they have been making silver for three generations on Inle Lake. Their grandfather designed a beautiful silver fish, made of overlapping layers of silver which either jump or swim, depending on how they have been constructed. Taung Chaung Quarter, Heyaywama, Inlay
KO THAN HLAING SILK & LOTUS WEAVING "Ko Than Hlaing Silk and Lotus Clothes Production" is for foreigners and visitor from Myanmar who are interested in it, can come and study. It is worth a stop here to see how lotus weaving is done. Inpawkhon Village, Inlay Lake, Myanmar – Tel: 095211891 Website: http://www.silkandlotusweaving.biz/
INPHAW KONE The Inphaw Khone, which is endowed with weaving workshops, is among the must- go places in the region. A short visit to this village will introduce you to the skilful young weavers who operate the looms made from bamboo and teak. The village has long been well known for being the best place to purchase lotus-silk shawls. Due to the arduous process involved in the production, the shawls can be overpriced, but you pay for the high quality you get. Location: West of Nampan Village
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