A foot-pedal sewing machine was placed under the hanging bags

Sewing machine placed under plastic bags — Bag repair shop in Yangon

As I was walking along a street in Yangon, I saw many small stores lining the street. I stopped in front of a bag shop. There was a plastic bag hanging from the eave, and a table with a sewing machine under it. A man wearing glasses was sitting at the table. It seemed that this bag shop not only sold new bags but also repaired old and damaged bags. The man at the table must be a bag maker.

The bag man was chatting with his friend who was sitting behind him. In developing countries, it is common to see people repairing umbrellas, bags, shoes, and other items for a living. However, I have a feeling that this type of work will disappear as the economy develops. In Japan, no one would continue to use a poorly made plastic bag until it is repaired. They would rather buy a new one than repair it. However, the man in the photo does not seem to have the slightest concern about the future of his business. There was a tranquil atmosphere around the two men conversing.

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