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Heaven in a Rice Field

August 6, 2026

This story is about a true artisan entrepreneur - Kong, Khamkong Vilaisouk, a 35 years young Tai Daeng woman and her handicraft centre, laid out between a Tai Daeng and Tai Dam village in the lush ...

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Celebrating Artisan Entrepreneurs since 2010

April 7, 2026

Our recently compiled Impact Report gives a snapshot of our survival, successful partnerships, and our exceptional and resilient micro-entreprenuer artisans who keep us going. 

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ດອກຮັກ Dok hak - The Love Flower

December 29, 2025

Dok hak - the love flower. It plays a big part in Lao wedding ceremonies and decorations but is alos an inspiration for our new jewelry collection of easy-to-wear earrings, bracelets, necklace, and...

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Pompoms Akha-style & why it's better to make things together.

November 21, 2025

The magical thing about all sitting around watching the Akha women make their pompoms, is they make them with speed and flourish, and it's a little bit different.

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The Lao Art of Embossed Silver

September 9, 2025

Lao silversmiths continue to produce highly skilled hand-crafted ceremonial objects as they did generations before when Luang Prabang was the capital and kings ruled. The embossing or repoussé tech...

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Learning the technique of Northern Thai Buddhist manuscript covers.

May 24, 2025

Wrapping is a technique used to make Buddhist manuscript covers in Thailand and Khun Aloonprapan Rojanachotikul, based in Chiang Mai, is a dyer, weaver, artist and practitioner who is on a mission ...

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A Sustainable Festive Season of Styling, Feasting and Gifting

November 16, 2024

Some tips for a planet-friendly Christmas, so when you are feasting, styling your surroundings and yourself, and giving there are natural, recycled, artisanal elements with some energy saving and s...

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Batik and a Trip to Central Java

October 15, 2024

I love handwoven Lao cotton, and I love it even better when paired with batik. It’s the comfortable combination of the two, especially in a warm climate. One is relaxed and cushioning in its mould ...

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