Lao Traditional Weaving Workshop
In Laos, every single thread carries a prayer, patience, and a deep sense of beauty.
In this workshop, you will experience three of the most iconic traditional weaving techniques of
Laos.
Feel the joy of seeing colors and patterns slowly emerge through your own hands —
a meditative process that connects heart and craft.
1 Chok & Kit (Pattern Weaving)
This is one of the most distinctive weaving styles of Laos,
where patterns are created directly on the loom using extra weft threads.
The Kit technique uses a single color for subtle patterns,
while Chok combines multiple colors to form intricate and vibrant motifs.
Each piece reveals the dedication and artistry of the weaver,
embodying both precision and beauty.
Workshop highlight:
Experience the magical moment when patterns come alive as you weave.
2 Weft Ikat (Yokogasuri)
In this technique, threads are tightly tied and dyed before weaving.
The tied areas resist the dye and remain the original color,
while the exposed areas absorb new shades, creating soft and blended two-tone patterns.
It is a beautiful harmony between control and chance, tradition and creativity. Workshop highlight:
Enjoy the “moment of magic” when dyed threads reveal their hidden patterns.
3 Warp-Float Weaving (Tateuki-ori)
This is an advanced technique where patterns are created with the warp threads.
Two types of warps — the base warp and the pattern warp — are woven together,
producing a design that seems to float on the surface of the fabric.
As you weave, the interplay of light and shadow gives the cloth a living, breathing texture. Workshop highlight:
Watch as the pattern gradually rises and the fabric seems to come to life under your touch.
Silk Reeling Course
Discover the origins of Lao silk by reeling fine threads directly from cocoons.
As the cocoons unwind in warm water, shimmering silk filaments emerge—
each one delicate, continuous, and full of life.
This gentle process reveals the deep patience and care that define traditional Lao craftsmanship.
✨ Workshop highlight:
Feel the soft thread slip between your fingers and watch silk come alive from the cocoon.
It’s a quiet, mindful moment that connects you with the timeless rhythm of weaving.
Cotton Spinning Course
Experience the beauty of creating cotton yarn from raw fiber using a traditional spinning wheel.
Each movement of your hands controls the twist and texture of the thread,
transforming fluffy cotton into fine, usable yarn.
This is where raw nature meets human touch—the first step toward weaving cloth.
✨ Workshop highlight:
Enjoy the calming rhythm of the spinning wheel as you create your own thread.
Feel the satisfaction of turning something simple into something beautiful with your own hands.
Natural Dyeing & Stitch Tie-Dye Course
Explore the living art of natural dyeing using hom — the traditional Lao indigo plant.
In this workshop, you will not only dye fabrics with natural indigo,
but also learn stitch tie-dye techniques, creating your own patterns through folding, stitching,
and binding.
Each stitch and knot shapes how the dye flows into the cloth,
revealing unique designs that are never the same twice.
✨ Workshop highlight:
Enjoy the surprise of untying your fabric and seeing the pattern you created appear for the first
time.
Feel the calm rhythm of stitching, dyeing, and watching the deep blue of nature come alive in
your hands.
Batik Dyeing Course
This traditional technique uses melted wax to draw patterns on fabric.
The waxed areas resist the dye, and when the wax is later removed,
beautiful patterns appear where the dye did not penetrate.
Each brushstroke creates unique lines and textures—
expressing the warmth and individuality of handcraft.
✨ Workshop highlight:
As you paint with wax, watch your design come to life.
Feel the calm rhythm of creation as the fragrance of melted wax fills the air.
Baci Flower Arrangement Workshop
(Pha Khouan Making)
In this workshop, you will learn how to create a Pha Khouan,
the sacred floral centerpiece used in the traditional Lao Baci Ceremony.
It symbolizes blessings for happiness, health, and harmony.
Using natural materials such as marigold flowers, jasmine, and banana leaves,
participants carefully layer and shape the arrangement with mindfulness and intention.
The process of crafting each part feels meditative—
a moment of calm and reflection that connects heart and tradition.
✨ Workshop highlight:
Experience the beauty of Lao spirituality by creating your own symbol of blessing,
infused with fragrance, faith, and peaceful energy.