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Shwe War Thein Handicrafts Shop Antique shop: Buy an "antique"

Shwe War Thein Handicrafts Shop Antique shop which has lots of old lacquerware (similar to what my parents brought out of Burma), various wooden ornaments, puppets and old gems, beads and assorted old jewellery.

What to buy: Brother bought a carved stone jar US$20, husband a wooden Chinthe US$10 and I bought two bronze wind chimes (with each one engraved with a symbol representing a birth day) US$15

Theme: Local Craft

Golden Cuckoo: Quality lacquerware

This shop is definately a shop that sells quality lacquer ware- you can tell straightaway when you feel the thickness of the products being made here. The owner of this family business will show you the various steps that are taken (18 in his best quality products) and his two showrooms- the front one for his less quality ware and an airconditioned room out the back which has some magnificent pieces(see photo).

What to buy: We bought two "jewellery" boxes for US$55 each
some table mats US$5
some cups (see photo) US$4
miscellaneous items for US$2-3

Address: Golden Cuckoo

Theme: Local Craft