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The Lao Art of Embossed Silver

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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The Making of our Summer Capsule Collection

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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Bamboo weaving, weaving its way out?

Bamboo weaving, weaving its way out?

Meet Phaeng! Phaeng is from a small village of 70 houses, nestled in the bend of the Namkhan River, just outside of Luang Prabang. We have been collaborating with Phaeng for over 4 years. She is on...
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Hmong New Year, Luang Prabang 2018

Hmong New Year

In Luang Prabang, just before the town goes crazy with Christmas vacationeers, there is the Hmong New Year festival.  This year the Hmong Association bought a large piece of land on the outskirts o...
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Hmong Embroidery & Culture in Luang Prabang

Hmong Embroidery & Culture in Luang Prabang

Bai Lee has been making products and teaching embroidery classes with Ma Té Sai for four years now. These classes help supplement income for the family. Extended families live together and relative...
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