ASEAN Textile Exhibition 아세안 섬유전시회

 Phaeng Mai Gallery cordially invites you to the Exhibition

“ Seoul International Textile Fair 2011”

아세안 특별 전시관 (대한민국 섬유 교역전 2011)

at Hall B, COEX (코엑스 B홀), ASEAN Pavilion

from 31 Aug - 2 Sep 2011

Sponsor by ASEAN - KOREA CENTRE

Lao Brand - Phaeng Mai

Lao Animist Woven Textiles- (article #4) Ving, A Finshing Net

Fishing Net

“Ving” is a type of Lao fishing apparatus and technique, made of very durable yarns tied into a net on a frame of bamboo for an open access. The net is the main article for Shaman conducting the ceremony for healing the illness caused when one’s spirit is misplaced. The Shaman would carry the net, and wearing a baby carry-cloth with the articles of clothing belonging to the sick person inside, also a basket of sticky rice with boiled egg or boiled chicken has been prepared as offering to comfort the spirit.

The Shaman would wander the village, searching for spirits along the street, on the banks of river, or in the bush, and locations where he expects to find the lost spirit.

When the Shaman finds the spirit he will persuade him out of his hiding place and catch him with the fishing net and take home with him.

Lao Animist Woven Textiles – (article #3) Baby Carry Cloth

Baby Carry Cloth

The baby carry cloth not only items for family’s every day use, but it has been coordinated with specific pattern in belief to protect the child. Some woven with Butterfly motif as believe for happiness and fertility, Sun image represents the wisdom and strength while Chequer, Circle, and Oval shape are stand for the safeguard eyes.  The baby carry cloth is also an importance item for the shaman, he uses it to transport the lost and found spirit to re-locate to one’s body.