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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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Celebrate Lao Food #1 - Khao Soy

March 12, 2023

Gordon Ramsay, got so excited when he visited Laos that when asked where is his number one foodie destination was,  celebrity chef responded that Laos would be his top pick, as well as Vietnam and ...

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The Making of our Summer Capsule Collection

April 20, 2021

Designed in 2020 with support from projects and the luxury of time during the pandemic,our summer capsule is a collaboration over two villages. Working from their traditions, and with our support i...

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Designing by Warp

October 27, 2020

The Taileu ethnic groups are known for their exceptional weaving skills and passion for colour. We work with one group based in a rural town six hours north of Luang Prabang We have always loved th...

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