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The Tejoomal Building
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The Tejoomal Building
This delightful building was once the magical setting of the so-called Old Curiosity Shop of the East, an emporium of oriental curios stocked with silverware, silks, carpets, carvings, and exotic souvenirs from across Asia.
Founded in 1888, this souvenir business was for decades a must-stop shop for foreign visitors. A poem written about the proprietor in 1922 begins: '' Mr. Tejoomal stands and smiles; On the steps of his fairy store; Luring you in to the silken piles; And the glitter of gems galore...'' Though the property is now divided between three tenants (notice the different colours along its facade) and is now home to Kyaw Home Mart, the exterior still managers to retain some of its old allure.
