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U Ba Nyein Lacquerware Workshop
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  • Chris H
    Makati, Philippines270 contributions
    Excellent quality ... nice people... fascinating
    Extremely high quality product and great to watch the artisans at work and learn the process. No pressure to buy the product, but it was impossible not to!!
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 30, 2018
  • Jenny i
    Katima Mulilo, Namibia616 contributions
    Very interesting visit
    It is fascinating to see how the lacquerware is made and the amount of work and time it takes to make these beautiful items. They do not pressurise you into buying and are happy to share the working of the place.
    Written October 8, 2019
  • Sarah84480
    179 contributions
    Fascinating
    It is quite extraordinary to see the amount of work that goes into making lacquerware. The quality is dependent on the amount of lacquer layers and this is a place where the genuine Burmese Lacquerware is made. Not like the cheap Chinese items you see in other gift shops and markets. The shop next to the factory is wonderful. They have the main shop with thinner lacquerware and a hidden shop with the more expensive items. Well worth a visit. For the amount of time and labour that goes into each piece I did not find it overly expensive.
    Traveled with family
    Written July 24, 2017
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Tourist32450877840
Toronto, Canada24 contributions
Disappointing purchase
Dec 2019 • Couples
After an interesting visit to the "high quality" workshop with our private guide, we were ushered to the shop. To be nice, i opted to get two lacquer bangles.
I later discovered that was sold with a defect. The next day that same bangle had a serious scratch. We were told that the lacquerware in that workshop is made to last forever. Beware.
Written December 22, 2019
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Jenny i
Katima Mulilo, Namibia616 contributions
Very interesting visit
Oct 2019
It is fascinating to see how the lacquerware is made and the amount of work and time it takes to make these beautiful items. They do not pressurise you into buying and are happy to share the working of the place.
Written October 8, 2019
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Satyendra Garg
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India6,490 contributions
Best workmanship and excellent craft. World class fine objects.
Sep 2019
I had never been to a lacquerware workshop earlier and the craftsmanship and the end products were so impressive. Every piece made there was precious. Hats off to the art and craftsmanship.
Written October 8, 2019
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Chris H
Makati, Philippines270 contributions
Excellent quality ... nice people... fascinating
Dec 2018 • Couples
Extremely high quality product and great to watch the artisans at work and learn the process.
No pressure to buy the product, but it was impossible not to!!
Written December 31, 2018
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Tun Aung K
63 contributions
The Very first time visit to U Ba Nyein Lacquerware
Feb 2017
That shop was established by the last generation of U Ba Nyein ( The founder and craftsmanship of Bagan Ancient Lacquerware making).You can also taste the pickle tea.
Artistic and masterpieces of rare lacquer ware products. You can also see their social page @aktlacqureware in Facebook.
Written January 15, 2018
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sreemak
Kolkata (Calcutta), India76 contributions
Exquisite
May 2017 • Solo
Cannot describe in words, the whole process is a wonder as well as the skill of the artisans , I learnt a lot from them , the display of the wears are truly amazing, appreciating their artistic ability whenever I visit here , wish to order a set of offering bowl next time
Written August 4, 2017
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Sarah84480
London179 contributions
Fascinating
Jun 2017 • Family
It is quite extraordinary to see the amount of work that goes into making lacquerware. The quality is dependent on the amount of lacquer layers and this is a place where the genuine Burmese Lacquerware is made. Not like the cheap Chinese items you see in other gift shops and markets. The shop next to the factory is wonderful. They have the main shop with thinner lacquerware and a hidden shop with the more expensive items. Well worth a visit. For the amount of time and labour that goes into each piece I did not find it overly expensive.
Written July 24, 2017
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David A
Greater Adelaide, Australia83 contributions
Just great.
Apr 2017 • Couples
Just to see how Lacquerware is produced would be enough. To visit the salesroom and especially the airconditioned "fixed price" area is just superb. I thought that for the time and expertise involved the p[rices were more than acceptable.
One can only appreciate the skill and patience of the craftspeople involved.
A real treasure.
Written May 8, 2017
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Waltons2010
Zurich, Switzerland302 contributions
Here you can see the how lacquerware products are made - very interesting
Feb 2017 • Couples
Here you can view the many different processes of making lacquerware products. It makes you appreciate the price for these products.
It nice to see local handmade products versus the cheap Chinese stuff you find on some of the markets.
Written March 25, 2017
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