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Homegrown Cotton for a Homegrown Brand: Myanmar

The ancient city of Bagan in central Myanmar was registered as a World Heritage Site in July 2019. The religious city is home to some 3,000 Buddhist pagodas and temples -- and now, a new clothing brand: "Cotton Bagan" is attracting attention from foreign visitors and local customers alike. 22-year-old Pyay Soe Hein founded the brand 2 years ago. The company uses locally grown cotton, woven, cut, and sewn by local artisans. He hopes to promote and encourage the country's textile industry by providing 100% Myanmar-made clothes. Discover how a young entrepreneur and his partners are making waves in this new market.

English
  • Originally Aired August 2, 2019
  • Runtime 40 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network NHK
  • Created July 27, 2019 by
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  • Modified December 9, 2023 by
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