Lotus silk is one of the rarest fabrics in the world. Produced only in small scale across Cambodia, Myanmar, and more recently Vietnam, this natural fibre is extracted by only a few skilled ...

Smile and Pyae Maung are one of Myanmar’s most adored couples. She is a famous actress who hails from a film production family, and he is a scratch golfer who played for the Myanmar National Golf Team ...

Hyderabad: Step away from malls and fast fashion for a moment, and here’s something truly surprising. Hidden in quiet lakes and ponds grows a flower that is not just beautiful but also the source of ...

From the delicate harvesting of lotus stems to the intricate 14-step process of creating a lotus silk scarf, artisan Phan Thị Thuận shares her passion and perseverance in preserving this special art.

In an era marked by climate urgency and an escalating demand for sustainable alternatives, Bangladesh has introduced a notable innovation in the textile industry: lotus silk — a rare, biodegradable, ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Communities around the world rely on harvesting some of the rarest known fibers to make a living. But for most, it's not an easy task. Fragile fibers ...

NYAUNGSHWE, Myanmar (Xinhua): Known as sons of the lake, the Inthas are a Myanmar ethnic group living on and around Inle Lake in Nyaungshwe township, southern Shan state. Living in stilt houses and ...

A unique market in Manipur where the traders are only women will be shown at the Republic Day parade tableau of the northeast state on Friday. Ima Keithel, or Mother's Market, in the state capital ...

New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): During the State Visit of President of Vietnam To Lam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday gifted Namoh 108 (Lotus), Brass Buddha with Bodhi tree and silk fabric, ...

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