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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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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
MANDALAY
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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