Parasol making - Rangoon
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Parasol making - Rangoon
Parasol making - Rangoon - Every basha hut along Thi Daing (Parasol Road) is a little factory in one phase of parasol making. We sat on a porch and watched one old woman and a twelve-year-old girl gluing the bamboo frame (from Bassein) and applying the two half circles of tan paper, the little girl pressing along each spoke with her little grooved stick. Date: 1952
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1952 Basha Burma Burmese Myanmar Parasol Phase Porch Rangoon Twelve Watched
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In this evocative photograph taken in 1952, we witness the intricate process of parasol making in Rangoon, Myanmar (then known as Burma). The scene unfolds on Thi Daing Road, where every basha hut serves as a small factory in the production of these traditional parasols. Seated on a porch, we observe an old woman and a twelve-year-old girl diligently working on a parasol frame. The bamboo structure, sourced from Bassein, lies before them, waiting to be transformed. The woman meticulously glues each piece of the bamboo frame together, while the young girl applies the first half circles of tan paper. With a grooved stick, she presses the paper along each spoke, ensuring a perfect fit. The second half circles of paper will soon follow, and the parasol will begin to take shape. This moment transports us back to the 1950s, a time when the bustling city of Rangoon was home to countless artisans practicing their crafts. The parasol-making process, a long-standing Burmese tradition, continues on Thi Daing Road, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of this remarkable country. As we gaze at this photograph, we are reminded of the beauty and intricacy of traditional craftsmanship, as well as the enduring bond between the generations. The old woman and the young girl, working side by side, embody the spirit of collaboration and the passing down of knowledge from one generation to the next. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era and the importance of preserving the world's cultural treasures.
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