The Burmese have traditionally been known for their refined wood carving skills, displayed on utilitarian items, folk art, furniture, architectural ornamentation and magnificent Buddhist pieces. Since their carving have been collected for decades, Burmese artisans have developed remarkable skills in making new items appear used or antique so buyers should be cautious in their selections. We have made an effort to identify the appropriate age of our items.
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This charming vintage folk-art panel of a barefoot female farmer with a woven rattan basket behind her with the handle over her forehead is part of a 3 part set of farmer images
Burmese women always did strenuous work, yet they rarely see themselves as farmers. This is due to Burma’s old patriarchal culture, Burmese laws and narrow rural beliefs defining them as workers laboring for men only: their father, brother or husband. This wonderful painted wood panel of a barefoot female farmer depicts her with the long…
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