Cotton purse with mixed beads and Job's Tears seeds. Handmade by the Akha, Muang Sing, Luang Namtha Province.

Approximately 19cm x 16cm

A Matesai original design inspired by traditional Akha hats. As part of our Muang Sing Project, Matesai works with Akha women from a remote area of Northern Laos to design and develop fresh product and provide access to the international market. Purchase of this product directly provides income to each individual woman, as well as their families and their village. ​​

Our products are locally made with natural materials by the hands of artisans we trust. Slight variation in color, texture, and pattern are common and are celebrated, as products may be produced by several different women.

We trade with and provide training for many of our artisans to improve their skills and increase income for their families. Because so many of our artisans live in remote communities, our efforts help provide access to markets their personal networks are unable to reach.