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/

YANGON

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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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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

MANDALAY

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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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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

INLE

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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