The traditional Myanmar Nghat Kyee Taung sword are reportedly being bought to decorate hotels, offices, and private rooms.
Traditional swords, which have been produced in Pyawbwe township, Mandalay Region, for generations, are receiving the highest orders from Yangon.
In addition, sword enthusiasts are ordering their favorite swords in various styles, including replicas of ancient Myanmar swords, resulting in a good trading situation.
“It is a traditional business handed down from the ancestors years ago in Pyawbwe. At present, many Nghat Kyee Taung swords are being sold. Some bought them for protection, some for charm and some for decoration at the living rooms, offices, and shops with a rack. Some came and bought them. We also got orders from hotels which showed them in glass rooms. Some bought a customized design after showing what they wanted. They also ordered replicas of ancient Myanmar swords,” said the shop owner of “Miba Ayeik” sword trading in Minlantaung village, Pyawbwe Township.
These locally produced swords, including the most famous Nghat Kyee Taung and Kendo swords, are shipped to all parts of Myanmar, mostly to Yangon and Myanmar.
“People from other cities also buy them- Myawady, Tachilek, Mawlamyine, Ayeyawady region, and mostly Yangon and Mandalay. Most of them are from Yangon. Of 1000 swords sold, about 800 orders came from Yangon. They ordered them for decoration,” he said.
“Nghat Kyee Taung and kendo are already famous before. In Minlantaung village of Pyawbwe, many swords are sold beside the road. There are many traditional shops for generations. The whole village works in them. Some are blacksmiths and some are sellers,” he said.
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