The Legend of Sam Neua
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Valerie Olla

The Legend of Sam Neua!

We couldn’t think of a better double entendre than “The Legend of Sam Neua” to talk about Mrs. Phan Phoumaneevong, known as Mae Thao Linthong. The woman is a legend and she weaves… legends and stories using her unique skills. And when we say unique here, we mean it in a literal way, she’s the only one in Laos weaving these designs. Let’s learn more about this legend!

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

Maison & Objet: Paris, here we come again!

From September 7th to 11th, we’ll be at the Maison & Objet trade show, in Paris! We will be showcasing our 2023/24 Home Decor Collection. Read on to learn more about how our home decor items have evolved over time and how this collection came to life…

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The Materials of Laos
Textile of the Moment
Valerie Olla

The Materials of Laos!

We only work with the finest raw materials and oversee all production steps to guarantee the highest quality products using environmentally friendly techniques. High quality raw material is a must for high quality end products. In Laos, the artisans work mainly with silk, cotton, hemp and piet.

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Let’s Make Upcycled Earrings with Moonoy!
Textile of the Moment
Valerie Olla

Make Upcycled Earrings with Moonoy!

If you’ve visited one of our brick and mortar shops in Luang Prabang, you most probably had the chance to meet Moonoy, our Retail Manager. Moonoy being super creative, nothing goes to waste with her. So, today’s your lucky day; Moonoy will share with you her DIY secrets to make a pair of upcycled earrings.

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The Love Gift, a labor of love
Textile of the Moment
Valerie Olla

The Love Gift, a labor of love

Small and easy to pack, the Love Gift, is one of our bestsellers. This silk textile is the work of master weavers and conveys the hopes and dreams of the weaver. With a name so fitting, we had to talk about the Love Gift during the month of love…

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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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Motifs: Lao textiles or the stories they tell...
Textile of the Moment
Valerie Olla

Motifs: Lao textiles or the stories they tell…

Motifs in Lao textile are deeply symbolic. In fact, many Lao people and anthropologists can determine the ethnic group and marital status of the weaver, the region and function of a piece by simply looking at the textile.

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Weaving techniques: Thread by thread!
Textile of the Moment
Valerie Olla

Weaving techniques: Thread by thread!

If you are reading our latest blog, it means that you have a keen interest in weaving, handmade textiles or anything along those lines. Right? So, would you like to learn more about the different weaving techniques used by our weavers? Follow us as we unravel the thread of weaving techniques in Laos…

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Tis’ the season: scarves, scarves, scarves!
Textile of the Moment
Valerie Olla

Tis’ the season: scarves, scarves, scarves!

As the weather gets cooler or colder, it’s time to take out your scarves – or buy new ones! Need some inspiration on what to buy? Take a look at our guide and follow Moonoy, our Retail Manager, as she shares some tips on how to wear this must-have staple…

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hmong embroidery
Textile of the Moment
Valerie Olla

Embroidery: The Hmong Way…

Textiles are an important part of Hmong culture. The Hmong people master a variety of embroidery techniques including cross-stitch, appliqué and reverse appliqué. The Hmong community uses embroidery as a way to decorate their clothes.

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Upcycling or the second life of Lao textiles
Textile of the Moment
Valerie Olla

Upcycling or giving a second life to Lao textiles

If you’ve been following us for some time, you know that we oversee all production steps — in our studio but also in the different villages we work with — to guarantee the highest quality products using environment-friendly techniques. But did you know that we also value waste minimisation? How, you ask? Upcycling!

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Weaving techniques: Ikat, knot by knot
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Valerie Olla

Weaving techniques: Ikat, knot by knot

Phou Tai communities in southern Laos are skilled cotton farmers and master Ikat weavers. Although Ikat can be done in many ways, in Laos we use the resist dye technique. Follow the thread as we look into the intricacies of this amazing weaving technique.

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