This shop makes Shan umbrellas, paper and light coverings using traditional methods. No power tools or chemicals are used. It requires allot of skill and technique. Unfortunately since September, there had been very little business. It is run by a family and they have had to let go all...
...of there hired help. Unfortunately, if embargos and boycotts prohibit the people that do travel to Burma from buying their goods, they may go out of business. It would be a real pity since a lot of knowledge of techniques and skills past from generation to generation may be lost.