Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar

Arts & Handicrafts in Yangon (Rangoon)

Chan Myae
Arts & Craft Paradise

Arts & Craft Paradise

by Chan Myae of whatismyanmar.tumblr.com
About 2 years ago

One of your aims to visit Myanmar may be to buy some traditional arts & handicrafts and Bogyoke Market is the best for it.

You can buy (or at least window-shopping) the followings.

1) Paintings
From the expensive ones by Asia famous Myanmar artist to a nice and affordable painting.

2) Old Notes & Stamps
As the notes of Myanmar currency has been changed frequently, you can collect the old notes. And all the old tamps.

4) Gems
Yes, there's a block in the Market where all the gem and jewelery shops are gathered.

5) Wall Hanging
Nice wall hangings which are pure handicrafts.

Know the average price of what you want to buy and bargain!

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