Silk Ocean Scarf

Like it’s big sister the Monsoon Forest Scarf, the Skinny Monsoon Forest Scarf is inspired by the bamboo that grows tall and strong in the forests of Laos. The monsoon usually starts in June or July and lasts through September. It’s a beautiful time of year – everything is green,

What better way to appreciate a craft than to give it a try? Are you ready for our very first DIY kit/online class? We are offering a workshop that requires very little equipment; is accessible to beginners and explores a fascinating culture: Hmong embroidery. Each kit includes all the material

Walking around UNESCO Luang Prabang, you've no doubt encountered countless stupas. You've probably also seen the stupa shaped flowers women make and sell as temple offerings. Building sand stupas during Lao new year celebrations brings good omen. The triangular shape also represents the "triple gem" foundation in Buddhism. These reasons,

One of our latest additions to the piet eco-fiber collection is this charming rattan handle piet bag. This design - a collaboration between OPT and Mrs. Ven Khongmany, an artisan from Ban Mang, in the Oudomxay Province, won the first prize at the Lao Handicraft Festival in 2020. Since October

The Kiridara Silk Organza Shawl is a soft ,easy to wear silk shawl. The name Kiridara means highly-esteemed, celestial, or put simply — a super star! It features woven flowers and crab motifs in naturally dyed silk using indigenous plants and herbs. We begin with organza, silk that still has

This petite pouch can also double as a mini wallet. Made by Hmong artisans, this pouch is made from natural hemp with classic Hmong resist wax batik motifs and rich indigo dyes. The black cotton fabric creates a nice contrast. We work with Hmong artisans through our Village Weavers Program.