You’ll love it because: With two complex weaving techniques, this handsome piece is a wonderful Lao souvenir to remind you of temple-hopping in Luang Prabang.
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The Luang Prabang Temple Gate Ikat Wall Hanging was inspired by the beautiful gates found at the temples in Luang Prabang.
Combining ikat and chok, or discontinuous supplementary weft techniques, our master weavers have created a wall hanging that is at once bold, tranquil and minimalist. We recommend it as a wall hanging or as an elegant throw on your bed. Handwoven using 100% silk and natural dyes.
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Khao Niao means sticky rice, and this scarf's softness and cosiness reminds us of the heartwarming, cosy comfort of digging into a basket of steaming sticky rice. The scarf features two weaving techniques: ikat and a textured diamond pattern, also known as Jacquard, created using 4 pedals on the loom.
Slow, responsible production means using everything! This lovely folding clutch is made by our team at the Living Crafts Centre using remnants of vintage Hmong embroidery panels and naturally-dyed indigo cotton woven by Tai Lue artisans. Added details include a zip closure and comfortable leather wrist straps. The result is
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
Our Criss-Cross Indigo Cotton Scarf features delicate accents of double ikat indigo. It's a bestseller because it represents a classic, eco-friendly, handmade and sustainable Lao souvenir! The all organic cotton yarn is grown in northern Luang Prabang and Oudomxay provinces. Collaborating with us through the Village Weavers Project, Tai Lue
This scarf pairs bold colours with gentle soft silk yarns. We named it "mahout", elephant handlers who handle the majestic beasts with gentleness and love. Both mahouts and master weavers are much respected in Lao culture, for their skill, fortitude and patience. The ikat dyed weft threads lend a look
The alternating bands of the Khanna silk scarf are woven using two varieties of silk: Bombyx mori, which is finer, and Eri, which is heavier textured silk. The pattern pays tribute to khanna, which means rice fields in Lao language. One of our original designs, the Khanna continues to be
The Night Sky Cotton Shirt with short sleeves comes in two indigo and natural cotton combinations. Featuring organic Lao cotton plus a bit of natural rayon fibre for extra softness and durability, the shirt is woven in a check pattern inspired by bamboo weaving. Featuring a chest pocket, the shirt
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