Hla Day Myanmar

Julia is the founder of Ja.Mun.Mai, a women’s sewing cooperative based in Yangon. Working closely with six women, she creates modern everyday garments inspired by Myanmar’s rich traditions, such as incorporating ethnic longyi fabrics into T-shirts and making boxers.

Ja.Mun.Mai collaborates with the Yangon Women’s Development Center, where women in vulnerable situations learn life skills and earn income through their handicrafts. Their most recent project with Hla Day was a blouse that combines backstrap-woven cotton, blending traditional and modern design elements.