Skip the mass-produced trinkets. These ten gifts are beautiful, distinctly Burmese, and support local artisans and social enterprises.
Haven honey
Locally-produced honeys — sunflower, pigeon-pea and more — in little jars perfect for sampling.
Turquoise Mountain gold jewellery
Hand-crafted pieces keeping Myanmar's 2,000-year goldsmithing tradition alive.
KOKO soy candles
Scented candles from Myanmar's pioneering maker — try thanaka or Burmese padauk.
Third Story Project books
Children's books illustrated by Myanmar artists, in English and local languages.
Inle red-clay nativity set
Hand-painted by a Buddhist potter, supporting Shan community development.
Palü bamboo straws
Reusable, handmade straws — a neat plastic-free souvenir.
Mandalay Watch Company
Vintage-style, 100% Myanmar-made timepieces from around USD 69.
'Marked for Life' by Jens Uwe Parkitny
A photographic record of Chin facial-tattoo traditions, preserving a vanishing culture.
Hla Day neckties
Colourful ties crafted from ethnic longyi textiles by a social enterprise.
Sharky's salts
Myanmar-made sea-salt blends — black pepper and fleur de sel — from the Ngapali coast.
