Myanmar/Burma, Mandalay. Daw Sein Sein Kyi, Buddha statue wood carver. Her husband started this business when he was young, over 20 years ago and it continues to be a family business (she with her husband and sister-in-law working in photo). She is asking for a $500 loan from BRAC to supply more wood, cedar teak, sandal wood. Her husband is happy if she can get a loan so they can grow their business and have more opportunity. They fulfill orders as well as supply to the biggest Pagoda temple...
more »Myanmar/Burma, Mandalay. Daw Sein Sein Kyi, Buddha statue wood carver. Her husband started this business when he was young, over 20 years ago and it continues to be a family business (she with her husband and sister-in-law working in photo). She is asking for a $500 loan from BRAC to supply more wood, cedar teak, sandal wood. Her husband is happy if she can get a loan so they can grow their business and have more opportunity. They fulfill orders as well as supply to the biggest Pagoda temple in Mandalay, Mahamuni Pagoda. They make about $30 a day. One person can make about 5-6 statues a day, have 7 hired workers, pay them $7-$8 per day. They have four children. Model released, MR-Myanmar-140.
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