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Win Tun Naing myanmar
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Colorful Lotus Fabric
The original lotus thread has creamy color. Then, in order to dye the fabric into different colors, the weaver uses natural materials such as tree barks, seeds, jackfruit, and lotus leaves.
The colorful lotus fabrics are dyed and dried in the sun.
The finest lotus products in Inle Lake are among one of the most precious textile products in Myanmar (Burma).
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entry description
Colorful lotus fabrics made from lotus fibers in Inle Lake (Burmese: အင်းလေးကန်)a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Township of Shan State in Myanmar (Burma). Lotus weaving is an exquisite handicraft of Inntha people.The original lotus thread has creamy color. Then, in order to dye the fabric into different colors, the weaver uses natural materials such as tree barks, seeds, jackfruit, and lotus leaves.
The colorful lotus fabrics are dyed and dried in the sun.
The finest lotus products in Inle Lake are among one of the most precious textile products in Myanmar (Burma).
about the photographer
Win Tun Naing (Burmese: ဝင်းထွန်းနိုင်) was born in Myanmar (Burma). He enjoys travel photography for nature, people, cultures, customs, and architecture. Architectural photography is his burning desire. Most of them are related to his career, Interior Designer/Drafter, his hobby serves as a pillar for his career.back to gallery