Lao Textiles

Silk or cotton yarns is an article which Lao Animist take serious about.  The yarns is used in different ceremonies; the yarns is to tie the...

The entire life of Lao women has been associated with making textiles, the women of Laos not only produce textiles to serve the traditions a...

Many motifs of Lao textiles are named after nature, plants, animals, objects, mathematics, and imagination.  Sample of motifs named after pl...

There are 2 different types of Shamans one is for healing and the other for sending spirit of the dead people to the sky.  The Shaman wears...

“Sleeping Naga” is the name of the motif on this woven cloth. The Naga has one eye completely shut, representing the most contented time of ...

White fabric White fabric, either silk or cotton, is very important for many Animist. It is a main article or icon for establishing the ce...

Sinh Mii Khor (Tupe skirt with Dot Ikat motif), from Phuan Ethnic, a skirt of simple design that holds special meaning for the woman who ...