A woman makes traditional umbrellas at a factory in Mandalay, Myanmar. Umbrellas are prevalent in the country and are used in cultural ceremonies or sold as souvenirs. /VCG Photo

Traditional umbrellas are also used as decoration during important festivals. The handles are made of bamboo and the canopy is made of pure cotton. /VCG Photo

Aung Ya, the government officer who took the pictures, said, "The production of a traditional umbrella cannot be done by a single person or within a day, and there is a division of labor in the making of a single umbrella. Each worker is responsible for different parts to finish one umbrella." /VCG Photo