An integral part of life, Myanmar gold leaf appears everywhere throughout the country once known as Burma. You see it gilding the exterior of pagodas. Step inside temples and you will find locals lined up to rub small squares of gold leaf on the Buddha as offerings. Visit one of the lacquer ware workshops and […]
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A Tsechu Market in Bumthang, Bhutan
This WanderShopper never seems to do anything in moderation. “Go big or go home” has been one of my rules for living and it was definitely in effect for my first visit to Bhutan a few years ago. I had always been fascinated by Buddhist iconography and had heard so many amazing things about Bhutan. […]