Burman Craftsmen

Traditional builders of Burmese temples.

Overview

Burman craftsmen, using teak and brick, constructed religious structures in Myanmar (11th–19th centuries).

Core Characteristics

• Ornate wooden carvings.
• Brick stupas, pagodas.
• Buddhist-inspired design.

Notable Works

• Shwedagon Pagoda (Myanmar, 11th century).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Cultural focus.
• Religious: Temples.
• Burmese Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Burman craftsmen shaped Myanmar’s religious architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Wood Carving (technique), Symbolism (theory), Stupa (element), Buddhist Architecture (movement)