Cotton Wears:

Pakokku is also the venue of Myanma weaving industry which is the pride of the region. Cotton ware such as Pusoe (garment of Myanmar males), napkins, towels and multi-coloured blankets are the products of the industry which are, as consumer goods, fond of by many foreigners.

Leather Slippers:

Production of leather slippers is another industry in Pakokku. Customers including foreign tourists are fond of the neat and tidy, strong and firm leather slipper which reveals the skillful handiwork of Pakokku region. It is also a venue of industrial works where production of Jeeps are taken place.

Thanakhar Joss Sticks:

The joss sticks producing industry which can also be called Myanmar handicraft industry is being made by our own innovated methods, with the use of raw materials from within our country. The joy stick industry is a thriving business in Myanmar.

Most of Myanmar people usually take joss or incense sticks when they go to pay obeisance at the pagodas and the monasteries. Myanmar people believed that by offering joss sticks they will have good health, good luck and do well in business.

The joss sticks which are used for offering at pagodas are being produced by using local raw materials: the main region where incense sticks are produced in our country, is in Yesagyok, Pakokku District. The joss sticks from Yesagyo are being used all over the country and it is the favourite of the consumers. The main materials used in incense sticks production are Thi wood, Ma kyee wood (Tamarind wood) and Thanakha. Ma Kyee wood or Tamarind wood is a sticky substance that is used for attaching the materials onto the joss sticks firmly by the workers. This wood and Thanakha are used for their sweet fragrance.