Jungle Vine Eco Purse

Piet, or Lao jungle vine, is a wonder fibre! The Khmu ethnic group has long understood the jungle vine's strength, versatility and sustainable features. Khmu communities collect the vine in the jungle, then dry and crochet the fibres into bags and sturdy straps to attach to handwoven basket. The bags

The Khao Niao (Lao for sticky rice) Ikat Shawl features ikat technique and a textured diamond pattern created using 4 pedals on the loom, also known as Jacquard weave. The shawl is woven using a soft cotton and rayon blend fibre. Why do we call it the Khao Niao? It's

We love this striking oversized clutch because it combines the handiwork of Lanten and Hmong artisans and exemplifies teamwork! We begin with soft natural cotton, woven by the Lanten who are skilled cotton growers and weavers. Next, Hmong artisans use wax resist technique and indigo to create traditional geometric patterns.

One of our latest additions to the piet eco-fiber collection are these colorful piet and hemp tote bag. An original OPT design you won’t find anywhere else, this bag features a pretty straight shape, a hemp base and comfortable yet sturdy piet straps. Not too small, not too big, it’s

Flash your appreciation for Laos' master weaver skills with these clutches, crafted using hemp and cotton textiles woven in the tapestry technique. Did you know tapestry or "namlai" weaving technique is one of the hardest to master? The tapestry weave is used to show water features, and a weaver must

Katu communities live in southern Laos, and their artisan skills are best seen in their beaded textiles. Using hand loomed cotton grown in southern Laos, they weave on a backstrap loom and insert the beads into the weft to create dynamic motifs. Stars, fences, seeds and fields are typical motifs