The Beat - A pulse on our findings and adventures — Taileu

Designing by Warp

Designing by Warp

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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Off to Selangor with a TaiLeu Crew

Off to Selangor with a TaiLeu Crew

When our business partners in Malaysia LokaLocal suggested we may be interested in participating in the Indigenous Arts Festival in Selangor, I must admit, I had to ask where's Selangor?  Now I kn...
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Tai Leu Textures : White Flower

Tai Leu Textures : White Flower

This texture is one of our all time favorites from the original Sabai Collection. Using a traditional pattern woven with the same color in the warp and the weft, we have designed a luxurious, wel...
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The Tai Leu Chevron

The Tai Leu Chevron

Last fall a customer came to us requesting a basic chevron pattern. Initially, we were reluctant. How could we create something that would satisfy their request, but still stay true to the spirit o...
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Who Made Your Clothes?

Who Made Your Clothes?

Five years of fashion revolution. Since the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Savar, Bangladesh, which killed 1138 people, there has been a movement to ask brands for more transparency.  And also thro...
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