A woman weaves in a workshop in southern Shan State’s Kyainton village on December 3, 2013. (AFP)

War and economic upheaval leave the weaving industry in tatters

Traditional weavers in the central Dry Zone and Chin State are struggling to make a living amid conflict and displacement, while shortages of labour, electricity and demand are hampering the wider industry.

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