U Aye Lwin, a retired banking auditor, came to Hla Day to explore how to maximize his skills in woodworking, a hobby he learned early in life from a close friend. Since the beginning, Hla Day has worked closely with U Aye Lwin to develop his business idea. In just a few years, his hobby has now grown into a business employing four people.
U Aye Lwin’s creativity and technical abilities have continuously grown as he searches for new designs. Through collaboration with Hla Day, recycling was introduced to his practice and today Fire Fly uses recycled glass bottles in their designs. Additionally, many of their products are made with recycled teak wood. Their newest endeavor is working with recycled newspaper to create pop-art-sized vessels or items of daily use such as bowls, trays, and even lampshades.
