Artisans
TURQUOISE MOUNTAIN IS WORKING WITH ARTISANS TO CONNECT THEM WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Myanmar is famous for its traditional handmade crafts: the lacquerware of Bagan, the lotus silk weaving of Inle Lake, the rich diversity of ethnic textiles, semi-precious stones, and delicate handcrafted gold jewellery. These crafts are still taught in many regions, and represent a unique and significant part of the identity and livelihoods of people across the country.
However, it is an industry in decline. Each year fewer artisans work in their crafts, and many traditional motifs, techniques and materials are no longer in use. Turquoise Mountain is working to revive these traditional crafts, which will in turn drive sustainable economic growth through job creation and empower women and ethnic minorities to be financially independent.
