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
A Spring in Our Step
Chirp Chirp Hooray! Spring is in the air.
Bee-lieve it or not, the grass is getting greener and the skies are getting bluer! What a re-leaf!
As the weather improves, we will be doing more of what we love: getting outdoors!
Orange is the New *Look
On a recent trip to Hawaii, traveler Jordan proved that Orange is the new *look.
Orange you glad I told you?
Thanks for the pictures Jordan…they’re SWEET!