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)!
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)!
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!
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…
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!
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.
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…
The Village Weavers Project is a series of initiatives that create economic opportunities for artisans in rural locations around Laos. We decide which villages to work with in a few different ways. Sometimes, it comes through Public Private Partnerships. This is how our collaboration with the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) started three years ago. Read this interview with Ock Pop Tok’s (OPT) Co-Founder and Executive Director, Veomanee Douangdala, to learn more.
Did you ever wonder what goes into the price of an artisan made product? In the price of the products we make, in collaboration with artisans around Laos, we account for the cost of raw materials and fair wages for the artisans, but that’s not all… Can you guess what else comes into play?
Did you ever stroll through a market during your travels and wonder if the product you were about to buy was really handmade in the country you were visiting? Rest assured that when buying from Ock Pop Tok, you buy a product (hand)made in Laos from start to finish. Let’s have a look at the production process of artisan products Made in Laos.
Did you ever wonder who made the products you buy? Rest assured that when buying from Ock Pop Tok, you buy an artisan made product. And your purchase not only helps these artisans make a living from traditional crafts but also supports the preservation of local culture. Let’s have a look at the faces behind your handicrafts…
Over the past two weeks, our production team has been road tripping around northern Laos. They visited 6 villages in 3 provinces and trained dozens of artisans. We have videos and tons of pictures…
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