Chinese and Japanese tourists eye Myanmar lacquerware

 

MYANMAR lacquerware produced in Bagan has caught the attention of Chinese and Japanese tourists in particular, among foreigners visiting Myanmar, said Dana Aung Myanmar handicrafts shop’s founder Ko Maung Maung Aye. The handicrafts shop opened in 2022 at the Secretariat in Botahtaung Township. It mainly trades in Bagan lacquerware and sells sculptures.

“Among lacquerware, coffee mugs, ballpoint pens, lighters, hair accessories and key chain holders are being sold the most. And tea leaf salad trays, food-offering bowls and tea sets are being sold. Among foreign tourists, those from Korea, China, Japan and Russia, are more interested in our products,” said Ko Maung Maung Aye. At present, Myanmar’s lacquerware industry relies largely on the domestic market, with most purchases made as gifts, and tea leaf trays, food offering bowls, and tea sets ranking among the best selling items, he said.

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