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Laos · Textile & Weaving Traditions

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Laos · Textile & Weaving Traditions

**Unique Factor:** Complex supplementary weft, ethnic diversity, sinh skirts **Key Centers:** Luang Prabang (night market), Vientiane (Carol Cassidy), Houaphanh (natural dyes) **Techniques:** Supplementary weft, ikat, natural dyeing, gold thread **Experiences:** Village homestays, weaving classes, living craft centers **Best Season:** November-February (cool and dry) **Additional Info:** Developing but authentic infrastructure, daily costs $30-150, workshops $20-60, textile prices $30-1,000, with ethical fair trade cooperatives.

Destination Overview

**Unique Factor:** Complex supplementary weft, ethnic diversity, sinh skirts **Key Centers:** Luang Prabang (night market), Vientiane (Carol Cassidy), Houaphanh (natural dyes) **Techniques:** Supplementary weft, ikat, natural dyeing, gold thread **Experiences:** Village homestays, weaving classes, living craft centers **Best Season:** November-February (cool and dry) **Additional Info:** Developing but authentic infrastructure, daily costs $30-150, workshops $20-60, textile prices $30-1,000, with ethical fair trade cooperatives.

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Best season
Winter
Difficulty
6
Region
Laos, Mekong River Region

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