The Inle lake is in the Shan Plateau about 900m above sea level. Lake Inle is about 22km long and roughly 10km wide. There are about 20 villages of the Intha tribe who live on the water in lake islands and along the lakeshore. The people of this lake. by childhood. are already veterans at […]
There is a hilly village called Nant Lin Taung where Eng nationals have been living in that village. 13 miles far from north of Kyaung Tong in Eastern Shan State in Myanmar. It has 20 households which one built with long- footed base and thatch roofed and the location of the village is on the […]
There are only a few thousand of Danu who live in the Kalaw and Pindaya areas of Shan State and the Pyin Oo Lwin area of the Mandalay Division. Their language is a dialect of Burmese. The name Danu is derived from the word ‘Donke’ which means ‘brave archers’. The people in this area are […]
Chins reside in north and north west in Myanmar. The principal Chin clans of the Tiddim area are the Thado. Kanhow. Sokte. and Siyin. The Thado. more numerous across the Assam border where they are known as Kukis. The Falam Chins are the Tashon. Lomban. Laizo. Kwagli. Whelugo. and Yahow. The southern Chins are the […]
The Myanmar chronicles begin with the foundation of Tagaung in the upper reaches of the Ayeyawady in 850 B.C. but the early history of Myanmar is obscure. However. due to the latest discoveries of primates fossils in Pontaung Region . The French Professor Jean Jacques wrote in the French newspapers .” Primates fossils that were […]
The Veneer – Painting Inlaid work of variously coloured woods is called Parquetry (Parqueterie). It is the art of producing articulately rich and soul touching pictures in veneer-jointed format which is overlaid on plywood by glue bond. Historical Background Historical findings have provided evidence of ancient Parquetry works utilized by the Pharoahs of Egypt. […]
There is a saying “art improves with age”. Art is drawn on paper. canvas and on walls. Painting drawn on walls in caves are called “Wall Paintings”. Stone Age painting from 10.000 years ago were first found in “Pyadalin” cave in Myanmar. Some wall paintings are found in “Lawka Hmankin” cave at Saging hill in […]
The art of tapestry or “Shwe Chi Hto” (gold embroidery) as we call it. is said to have originated in Myanmar about a thousand years ago. It is a form of needlework to create a variety of pictures and patterns so delicate and detailed that it requires skill. artistry and patience. It is a highly […]
Myanmar silver smith workshops are manufacturing silverware such as Boxes. Plates. Cups. Baskets. Bowl. Ceremonial Bowl. Sling Bags. miniature Bullock cart with two oxen. Spoon. Fork and Knife and Bangle. Bracelet. Earring. Ring. Brooch. Belt etc. All of them are made by hand. No machines are used. The value of the silverware is depending on […]
