Hla Day provides a sustainable market place along with design and business training to support the livelihoods of Myanmar artisans, many of whom are struggling to overcome disability, exclusion and poverty.
We aim to capture the unique flavors of Myanmar design by celebrating traditional skills and locally sourcing all materials, enabling both customers and artisans to enjoy and benefit from unique and quality Myanmar handicrafts.
Our Model
The combination of design, an understanding of how business works and supported access to an international market are the key ingredients that benefit Hla Day artisans, attracting an international market of people who are eager to buy beautiful products with a social impact.
Good design is at the core of what we do. Through design, we are able to empower a large community of people in need, and transform their lives. Over the last years we have designed a business model with proven success in creating opportunities, generating sustainable change.
Our Process
Hla Day works with each of our artisan groups on an individual basis; firstly by understanding their immediate needs and motivations, then we work together to draw up goals and desired outcomes. We tailor our support and the products to the artisans’ skills and interests in ways that connect with them and the customer. This means: together we create passionately made, beautiful crafts and most importantly, have happy artisans and happy customers.
