Do not buy Myanmar souvenirs at government controlled shops but directly with the artisans. But it is hard to say which souvenirs shop is government controlled. Buy Myanmar souvenir is better than before now. Myanmar souvenir is the most remarkable in the world. Myanmar souvenir is usually found in larger towns and cities at the public markets. Myanmar souvenir like wood carving, tapestries, marionette in Mandalay is main souvenirs from Myanmar. Myanmar rubies and jades are also famous but be aware before purchasing and avoid government controlled shops. Simulated antiques, fine ceramics and copies of famous paintings are also possible to buy. Most of the Souvenirs shops in the main town accept U$$ OR Euro but souvenir shops also accept Kyat (Myanmar currency).
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Burmese traditional lacquer ware, sword, marionette (puppet) real gems painting, oil painting, water color painting, and the others lovely memorial gifts items in Myanmar. Probably the most popular souvenir Myanmar is lacquer ware and tourists love lacquer ware. They are available in the main markets in Yangon and Mandalay but most particularly in Bagan, where most of the lacquer ware is made in Myanmar.