Bagan, the most renowned capital was founded in 1044 A.D by the King Anawrahta. There you see over 2000 religious monuments dotted on a flat plain measuring 40 sq km. All these centuries' old edifices are the testimony relating how grand the glorious Myanmar Kings in the days of yore!! Bagan is a pride and something to be proud of to every Myanmar. It become a Tourism symbol and usually referred as a must place to visit while you are in Myanmar. Views across the red brick Pagodas are stunning and the architectural beauty continues to enrich the landscape of Bagan. Breath taking view of Bagan from a temple platform or taking an hour balloon flight or from the viewing tower offer an overview of the awe-some panorama, that is Bagan.

The art of a Lacquer

Lacquer ware, in Myanmar, is valued for its artistic beauty and other credits of light and watertight in the usage. It has served for a long time as a favorite among the royal community for storing documents and precious jewels. Still widely produced and used nowadays, lacquer ware has the most cultural distinction and traditional value to all Myanmar.

Lacquer, in fact, is the sap extracted from a tree called "Rhus Vernicifera" and the process is time taking. It takes for a couple of weeks to finish even a smallest item. Lacquer is applied layer after layer until its foundation or frame can't be traced. A minimum of 7time coating is required to become a quality lacquer. Every time after the coating of lacquer, the item is kept in the underground for a week protecting it from the direct sun-light and to have enough moisture. The final decoration of engraving is done with free hands, without model, entirely of inspiration using a stylet and of a brush.

Lacquer ware is a wonderful and prestigious souvenir for a memento of visit Myanmar.