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 11th to 13th century pagodas: 2,217 at last count. With so many temples to visit by horse-cart, comfort is key.
