Can We All Just Get A'longyi?
“The Longyi is a traditional piece of clothing worn by men and women for everyday life in Myanmar. Even in the modern day capital of Yangon, you will see most people wearing a Longyi, whether it is in the office or doing normal daily activities. It’s very much a part of the national identity.
This fabric (red-green-black) is a traditional Longyi style from the western-most state of Myanmar, named Chin. The Chin people dress mostly in green-red-black stripes.
In the market, I met a Chin seamstress and we talked for hours, definitely one of the highlights of my trip.
The fabric is sold in pieces cut for a sarong, so we had to buy many pieces, not just by the roll. It was fun hunting around the market for fabrics that were all the same design.” - Traveler Aaron John
Here’s to getting a’longyi with people from all different walks of life & to feeling good—because after all, it’s Friday!
-the Taaluma Team
Also in Feel Good Friday
Taaluma Bracelets
We just got in our new Taaluma bracelets and they look AMAZING!
Even better, these bracelets are made by Refugees in the United States!
So not only do the bracelets fund microloans, they also provide sustainable jobs for Refugees who were forced to leave their homes.
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With every story, they are proving that it’s still an amazing world!