BAGAN, BURMA: What to wear to a medieval temple

My mother’s Balinese maternity dress

Batik Dress: Tailored in Bali, circa 1978
Shoes: Nurture flats (Dillard’s)

I was baptized at Kuta Beach, Bali, so batik is in my blood. Loose and airy, this tent-shaped batik dress with long sleeves is perfect for a day of temple hopping. Bagan is the ancient capital of the First Burmese Empire and contains a mind-boggling array of 11^th to 13^th century pagodas: 2,217 at last count. With so many temples to visit by horse-cart, comfort is key.

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