Reproduction of Lao traditional pattern.

We are challenging to do reproduction Lao traditional pattern skirt. We have  purpose to keep these Lao weaving technique for the future.

It's from collection of Ms. chantason.
She is a founder of our centre. 

Original was dyed by chemical dye. but we got color by natural dye.

-About the pattern-
Motifs : Siho(Lion-elephant carrying a frog -man, bird and Naga.
Technique : Supplementary continuous weft and Ikat weft.
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​houeyhong 's work

It's from Houeyhong collection.
Sorry we not sure about a motif of this pattern.
Some of our staff thought this motif came from tool for special festival at temple of their Buddhist customs.

It's from textiles collection in HO MOUNE THAENTAENG MUSEUM. 

-About the textile-
Name : Sin Choktaa.
Period : Early 1930's
Group : Tai Dam,Tai Daeng and Tai ethnics,Hiaphanh province.
Technique : Discontinuous and continuous Supplementary weft.
Motif : Spiraled-tail Naga,Lozenge shape,rattan flower and rectangular pattern.

houeyhong's work.

These Lao skirt by houeyhong's hand woven are going to show and sell in Lao Handicraft Festival at Lao-ITECC from October 26 to November 1.

We hope many people will come to see Lao traditional weaving and dyeing technique in this show.