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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Myanmars proudly wear hand-woven silk materials at auspicious occasions. Myanmar turban. Myanmar jacket and silk longyi are worn by Myanmar men while intricate acheik designs woven with over 100 silk threads such as plain silk blouses and silk shawls are proudly worn by Myanmar ladies. Although the colours and patterns of silk-woven materials have changed […]
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About 2000 years ago the Pyu people. a Tibeto-Burman tribe settled in the upper part of Myanmar. their first capital established in Sriksetra near present day Pyay. Since the city was located near the great Ayeyarwaddy River. the economic and strategic use for migrating the pots became an important role at that time. Around the […]
