Sabaidee Pi Mai Lao!
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Valerie Olla

Sabaidee Pi Mai Lao! Happy New Year!

Sabaidee Pi Mai Lao! Happy New Year! Lao New Year is celebrated annually in mid-April and is known as “Pi Mai” in Lao. In Luang Prabang, the celebration usually lasts for three days, starting on April 14th and ending on April 16th. This year, it was the first full-fledged celebration since borders had closed in March 2020. So you can bet the town went all out!

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Hidden food gems of Luang Prabang
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Valerie Olla

Hidden Food Gems of Luang Prabang

A couple of months ago, we introduced a new series, “Hidden Food Gems of Luang Prabang” on our social media channels. Every 3 weeks we follow one of our team members to their favorite local food spot in town. You know, the ones you’ll never read about online but all the locals rave about…

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A stroll in Ban Donkeo, the Bamboo Village
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Valerie Olla

A Stroll in Ban Donkeo, the Bamboo Village

If you’re lucky enough to visit Luang Prabang, you’ll hear about (and probably visit) the Weavers Village, the Paper Village, the Pottery Village and even the Whisky Village. But a bit further out of town, on the banks of the Namkhan lies a village that less travelers venture to, Ban Donkeo, known as the Bamboo Village.

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Happy Hmong New Year!
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Valerie Olla

Happy Hmong New Year!

After Khmu New Year, it’s now time to celebrate Hmong New Year. As mentioned previously, in Laos the different ethnic groups don’t all celebrate the new year at the same time. If Lao New Year is celebrated in April, the Hmong community celebrates the new year between December and January. We joined the celebrations in Ban Vang Ngern last week! Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab (Happy New Year in Hmong)!

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Happy Khmu New Year!
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Valerie Olla

Happy Khmu New Year!

In Laos, the different ethnic groups don’t all celebrate the new year at the same time. If Lao New Year is generally celebrated in April, the Khmu community celebrates the new year between December and January. We happily joined the celebrations in Ban Lak Pad last week! Sum Mai Lur Pi Ham Me (Happy New Year in Khmu)!

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Boun Lai Heua Fai: When Luang Prabang lights up…
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Valerie Olla

Boun Lai Heua Fai: When Luang Prabang lights up…

Some say it’s the most magical time of the year here in Luang Prabang. Thousands come together to watch Luang Prabang light up. Lanterns bring light and life to the city, the temples and the people. Boun Lai Heua Fai, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an event not to be missed if you’re around in October!

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Ock Pop Tok in Paris for Maison & Objet
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Valerie Olla

Ock Pop Tok in Paris for Maison & Objet!

From September 8th to 12th, Ock Pop Tok was at the Maison & Objet trade show in Paris! It was our first in person participation during which we showcased our 2022/23 Home Decor Collection. Read on to learn more about our Parisian experience…

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Wanna play designer?
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Valerie Olla

Wanna play designer?

A couple of months ago, we mentioned that we were working on an exciting project involving… you! Wanna play designer? It is your time to shine! You can now design your very own bath mat! It’s basically a smaller version of our popular tapestry rug. Follow along for more details on this exciting take on the DIY concept!

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How about a customized class?
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Valerie Olla

How about a customized class?

If you visit our “Classes” section on our website, you will find all the classes available at our Living Crafts Centre in Luang Prabang as well as our online options. But did you know that we can also create customized classes for you? Barbara Schaefer reached out and just completed her customized five-day ikat class! Read more about her experience.

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Maison & Objet: Paris, here we come!
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Valerie Olla

Maison & Objet: Paris, here we come!

From September 8th to 12th, we’ll be at the Maison & Objet trade show, in Paris! It will be our first in person participation. We will be showcasing our 2022/23 Home Decor Collection. Read on to learn more about how our home decor items have evolved over time…

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Introducing our latest zero waste collaborative collection!
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Valerie Olla

Introducing our zero waste collaborative collection: Organza Jewelry!

We share the same values. We both believe in merging traditions from the east with innovation from the west. We’re master weavers. They master fine woodwork. We’ve combined our savoir-faire to bring you a wonderful collaborative collection of unique organza and wood jewelry. Let’s have a look at this partnership with Lao Belgian brand Tremani!

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Blessings in the time of Covid
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Veo & Jo

Blessings in the time of Covid

Six months into the pandemic and closed borders, we’ve had some time to reflect. If you are interested in reading our thoughts on how we’ve tried to find blessings in this Covid time, read on. We’d love to hear what you’ve been up to too, so please reach out and share your experiences and thoughts.

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