About Us

Ock Pop Tok, meaning east meets west, was started in 2000 by a local weaver and an English photographer. Blending a passion for textiles and a driving force for positive change we are about bringing people together through textiles, exchanging knowledge and ideas to make our world a better place.

The philosophy behind Ock Pop Tok was and continues to be, to empower women through their traditional skills, as well as promoting the beauty of Laotian textiles across the globe. OUR MISSION STATEMENT Following the principles of fairtrade we aim to; advance the artistic, cultural and social development of Lao artisans and increase the appreciation of Lao’s diverse textiles and communities through educational activities.

This two fold mission statement is achived through a number of activities and practices. Our ethical policy is the basis for our success.

Visit our Living Crafts Centre on the banks of the Mekong in Luang Prabang.......the Ock Pop Tok experience comes alive where east meets west and some say where heaven meets earth....

Learn. In April 2006 OckPopTok founded Fibre2Fabric a non-profit gallery focusing on handcrafted textiles as a way to explore and explain Lao culture.

Create. Take one of our classes and make your own lao textile, bamboo basket or paper (coming soon)

Shop. Our 3 stores present the work of the Ock Pop Tok weavers and Village Weaver projects. The F2F gallery and our main shop is in the old quarter, there is a lifestyle shop on the main road and the Living Crafts Centre showroom is on the banks of the Mekong 2km out of town.

Stay. In October 2010 we opened the doors to our Villa, a textile design themed residence featuring contemporary Lao design and sustainable living style.

Eat. The silkroad cafe dishes up a blend of the east and the west.

So join us and...Learn, Create, Shop, Stay & Eat