Bagan is a famous destination in Myanmar tourism not only for its religious significance, but also for its lacquerware craftmanship. If you are looking for a quick trip to gain an insight into this tradition, Bagan Lacquerware Tour – One Hour is the perfect deal for you. On this short Myanmar tour, you will be escorted to visit a traditional workshop running by skillful locals in Bagan. Here, they will directly give you thorough lessons on the process of making the lacquerware and have a handon experience in customizing one on your own! If this is the Myanmar tour you're looking for, let Myanmar Private Tour know and we will accompany you on your memorable journey to Myanmar!
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.This voyage will provide you with the chance to get well familiar with this intriguing procedure. The crash training is held at Bagan's oldest lacquerware business, where master craftsmen have spent decades developing their skills.
You will get the opportunity to paint over patterns sketched onto coasters by the craftsmen after being guided through the process of producing a lacquerware item.
Transfer to Bagan's oldest lacquerware store and see the workshop, where each stage of manufacturing is carried out.
The procedure starts with the creation of bamboo products, which are subsequently lacquered. Depending on the quality sought, between eight and sixteen layers of lacquer will be applied - a high-end piece of lacquerware might take a year to finish.
The surface is polished after drying before the last step when things get creative.
On each coaster, a craftsman from the workshop will sketch a classic design. Visitors are then given paint and a brush to finish their own creations.
After that, the work will be left away to dry before being retrieved later that day or the next morning.