 The color palettes used in "acheik" incorporate a bold array of contrasting shades in a similar color range to create a shimmering "trompe-l'œil" effect.Designs for men feature simpler zig-zap, cable and interlocking lappet motifs, while those for women interweave undulating waves with arabesque embellishments such as floral motifs or creepers.The towns of Amarapura and Wundwin remain major domestic centers of traditional "acheik" weaving, although in recent years, cheaper factory-produced imitations from China and India have significantly disrupted Myanmar's traditional cottage industry.