What to bring back as a souvenir from a trip to Burma?

To remember the highlights of your trip to Burma, material objects are often at the top of the list to bring back to your home country. These are mostly decorative items that serve to make our home even more pleasant.

• For plangonophiles (doll collectors) or just enthusiasts, why not take a Burmese doll? Indeed, if you head to Mandalay, which is the last Burmese kingdom, you will discover the ancestral art of puppetry. Made of porcelain and fabrics, they come in all sizes. For some people, they are scary because their faces are painted with frowning eyebrows. But for some, their appearance has a charm.

• There are also the masterpieces that are the objects illustrating the art of lacquer from Pagan (Bagan), where it originates. They are adorned with drawings made from several millimeter-deep incisions that will retain the layers of lacquer applied to them afterwards. This craft, passed down for centuries from generation to generation, is done freehand by women in general. Decorative objects (bowl, betel box, chest, etc.) are very popular gifts in the country and it is understandable given their beauty.

Depending on the destinations you visit in Burma, there would necessarily be decorative objects that might please you as a souvenir. Whether it's to spend your holidays independently of a travel agency, but also if you opt for a tailor-made stay with Marco Vasco Burma for example. In any case, don't forget to include Mandalay in your personalized tour to possibly bring back the dolls. Just like Bagan to visit the lacquer factories and their exceptional artisanal works.

When your holidays are spent in another country, you discover a lifestyle very different from your own. This is reflected in the culture, including food and clothing. As a souvenir of your stay in Burma, you can opt for items that you can wear, for example:

• Longyis, which are traditional Burmese clothes. A souvenir that will touch the female gender more. All this because it is a large piece of fabric that covers the entire legs, it looks like a long long dress. However, there are also male models for those who wish to own one.

• Lotus silk which is a particularly popular local production. This item is considered a luxury product for travelers, as its manufacture can take several months. It is exclusively made on the side of Inle Lake, which is a tourist destination among the must-sees to visit in Burma.

• You can also tour the markets, as you can also find small local handicrafts, including jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets of all colors. There are also t-shirts, bags, caps and other accessories that you can wear easily.

As a souvenir of your getaway in Burma, you can also take random items that you like as mentioned above. Objects, with or without a specific utility, that could just catch your eye. In some markets in the country as well as some regions, you can find:
• Gold leaf, which is more used in Buddhist temples, especially in Mandalay. Normally, this leaf is applied to the representation of Buddha by believers and passing travelers. However, you can bring it back to your home, but be careful, because it is very delicate.
• Burmese umbrellas are also very popular with many travelers. Made of thin paper, you will have to be careful when it is time to bring it back home. These are Asian umbrellas that are used to protect from the sun and are at the same time very elegant once worn.