Online Shop
The TAEC Museum Shop stocks authentic village made handicrafts produced by ethnic minority artisans through our livelihoods development program. Through the program, village producers create a wonderful variety of handcrafted textiles, clothing, toys and accessories using their traditional arts and craft skills. An interesting range of traditional materials can be found, including handspun and naturally dyed cottons, silks, hemp, bamboo, wild vine and even banana fibre.
The Shop operates according to fair-trade principles, meaning that the producer retains an average of 50% of the sale price, and TAEC provides loans, training and market information to its artisans. Currently, the TAEC Museum Shop supports over 500 village producers in 12 provinces in Laos, providing them with training, small loans, design advice and fair prices. The TAEC Museum Shop also stocks a range of books, CDs and postcards, as well as archival quality prints of images featured in our exhibits, by documentary photographer Kees Sprengers.
Please browse our products below, or visit us in Luang Prabang, to support our artisans! Click on the description to see more photos of each item.
To order, please e-mail us with the product codes of the items you would like to purchase, and we will send you a full quote with shipping costs. For current exchange rates, please click here.
- Price: 45,000 Kip, 55,000 Kip (with beads)
- Code: 031-6-4, 031-6-5 (with beads)
- Size: 6 x 88cm
- Colours: Red, Blue, White, Brown, Pink, Black
- Price: 80,000 Kip
- Code: 072-6-3
- Size: 6 x 90cm
- Price: 150,000 Kip
- Code: 131-6-2
- Size: 36 x 45cm
- Price: 170,000 Kip
- Code: 131-6-3
- Size: 66 x 83cm
- Price: 80,000 Kip, 110,000 Kip (with zip)
- Code: 231-6-1, 231-6-6 (with zip)
- Size: 6 x 90cm
- Price: 45,000 Kip
- Code: 231-6-3
- Size: 21 x 24cm
- Price: 250,000 Kip
- Code: 251-6-5
- Size: 50 x 80cm
- Colours: Red, Blue, Green
- Price: 90,000 Kip (M), 100,000 Kip (L), 120,000 Kip (XL), 130,000 Kip (with zip)
- Code: 291-6-2 (M), 291-6-3 (L), 291-6-4 (XL), 291-6-9 (with zip)
- Size: 36 x 80cm, 40 x 80cm, 45 x 80cm
- Price: 60,000 Kip
- Code: 401-6-2 (L), 401-6-3 (S)
- Size: 45 x 165cm (L), 32 x 165cm (S)
- Colours: Purple, Brown, Pink, Blue, Red, Multi-colour
- Price: 100,000 Kip
- Code: 411-6-1
- Size: 40 x 80cm
- Price: 60,000 Kip
- Code: 411-6-4
- Size: 40 x 180cm
- Colour: Blue, Green, Red, Purple, Brown, Pink, Checkered Blue and White, Green and White, Brown and White, Dark Blue and Light Blue
- Price: 230,000 Kip
- Code: 411-6-5
- Size: 40 x 80cm
- Colours: Red, Blue
- Price: 230,000 Kip
- Code: 415-6-1
- Size: 42 x 80cm
- Colours: Beige, Black, Blue
- Price: 280,000 Kip
- Code: 432-6-3
- Size: 20 x 200cm
- Colours: Red and Black, Red and White, Black
- Price: 200,000 Kip (S), 250,000 Kip (L)
- Code: 461-6-1 (S), 461-6-2 (L)
- Size: 65 x 190cm (S), 85 x 200cm (L)
- Price: 100,000 Kip
- Code: 461-6-3
- Size: 37 x 190cm
Applique Belt
These colourful cloth belts have a tie for adjusting the size, and have been hand stitched and hand embroidered by Akha Nuqui women. They can be ordered with or without beads and pom-poms.
Embroidered Belt
These belts are made by Oma women in Phongsaly province, using embroidery techniques used on their clothing. Small pom-poms are used to secure the belt, and the inside lining is of hand spun hand woven cotton.
Hemp and Batik Backpack
This backpack has a sturdy cotton drawstring, with the body made of hemp cloth and the front panel of hand dyed índigo batik. This material is harvested and decorated by Mong Njua women in Houaphan province.
Hemp and Batik Satchel
This smart satchel-style bag is made of natural hemp cloth and índigo dyed batik. Mong Njua women in Houaphan province traditionally use hemp and batik technique for their intricate skirts. The satchel has a long strap for wearing cross-body.
Vine Handbag (with zip)
These bags have been adapted with two straps and are crocheted by Kmhmu women in Oudomxai and Luang Namtha provinces using the sturdy Liana vine. Traditionally used to carry food products and kindling from the forest, these are perfect for the beach or for a casual day. You can order it with a zipper for added security.
Vine Pouch
These useful pouches are crocheted by Kmhmu women in Oudomxai and Luang Namtha provinces using the sturdy Liana vine. Perfect for organising make-up or other small items in a purse, it’s closed with a white zipper.
Large Shoulder Bag
These bags are made with cotton hand woven on backstrap looms by Talieng women in southern Laos. Very soft and practical, they have a small outside pocket and a long shoulder strap that allows it to be carried across the body or on one shoulder.
One Strap Vine Bag (M, L, XL, with zip)
Natural fibre crocheted bag, made by Kmhmu women in Oudomxai and Luang Namtha provinces. The thread made from the piat vine is extremely durable, and these bags were traditionally used to carry firewood and plants from the forest.
Scarf (S, L)
These colourful and lightweight scarves are made of cotton hand woven by Tai Dam women in Luang Namtha province. Their colour and size make them a perfect statement piece for any outfit.
Natural Dye Cotton Tote Bag
These totes are made with hand spun, hand woven cotton by Tai Lue women in Luang Prabang province. Hand dyed with natural pigments, it has a zip to close it, and a practical small inside pocket. (Note: scarf not included.)
Cotton Scarf
These soft cotton scarves are hand woven by Tai Lue women of local cotton from their fields. Finished with a fringe on both ends, they are available in a wide variety of colours and make great gifts.
Tote Bag with Motifs
These bags are made with hand spun, hand woven cotton produced by Tai Lue women in Luang Prabang province. Dyed with natural pigments, the traditional patterns include the water chestnut and dragon fly motifs. Three large pockets on the exterior.
Tote Bag with Patterns
These bags are made by Tai Lue women in Xaiyabouly province, using hand spun, hand woven cotton. The patterns on the pockets are adapted from traditional skirt motifs. Fully lined, with three large pockets on the exterior.
Silk Shoulder Scarf
These elegant scarves are woven by Tai Deng women, using silk dyed with natural pigments (ebony fruit for black, betel palm for white and lac for red). Traditionally worn over the shoulder by women when going to the temple or attending a ceremony, these are elegant statement pieces for evening.
Indigo Ikat Cotton Shawl (S,L)
These sophisticated shawls are made with hand spun, hand woven cotton that has been tie-dyed with indigo. Made by Phou Tai women in Savannakhet province in the south of Laos, the abstract motifs represent hooks, flowers, dragons and the mythical Naga.
Indigo Ikat cotton Scarf (L)
These elegant scarves are made with hand spun, hand woven cotton that has been tie-dyed with indigo. Made by Phou Tai women in Savannakhet province in the south of Laos, they can be used as a scarf on chilly evenings or as a table runner for an accent piece at home.
- Price: 65,000 Kip
- Code: 031-2-1
- Size: 13 x 27cm
- Varieties: Fish, Bird and Elephant
- Price: 50,000 Kip, 60,000 Kip (white)
- Code: 031-2-3, 031-2-4 (white)
- Size: 12 x 7cm
- Colours: Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, White
- Price: 110,000 Kip
- Code: 031-2-10
- Size: 9 x 50cm
- Colours: Orange, Green, Red, Blue, Pink, Yellow
- Price: 110,000 Kip
- Code: 031-2-11
- Size: 6 x 50cm
- Colours (Body): Dark Blue, Light Blue, Pink, Brown, Red, White, Green
- Price: 110,000 Kip
- Code: 031-2-13
- Size: 8 x 47cm
- Colours (Body): Pink, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Black
- Price: 70,000 Kip
- Code: 031-2-15
- Size: 23 x 17cm
- Colours (Wings): Yellow, Orange, Pink, Blue, Black, Red, Green, White
- Price: 80,000 Kip
- Code: 031-2-17
- Size: 11 x 20cm
- Colours (Belly): Blue, Green, Pink, Red, White
- Price: 110,000 Kip
- Code: 031-2-19
- Size: 14 x 30cm
- Colours: Brown, White, Red, Green
- Price: 100,000 Kip
- Code: 031-2-22
- Size: 12 x 45cm
- Colours (Wings): Dark Blue, Light Blue, Green, White, Pink
- Price: 300,000 Kip
- Code: 111-2-1
- Size: 20 x 18cm
- Price: 320,000 Kip
- Code: 111-2-4
- Size: 20 x 18cm
Mobile
Made by Akha Nuqui women in Phongsaly province, these mobiles use cotton fabric decorated with beads, pom-poms and colourful hand embroidery. A loop is perfect for hanging over a crib or just for decoration.
Cotton Baby Hat
These little sun hats come in two varieites: handspun, handwoven white Lao cotton or market bought colourful cotton. They are hand embroidered and hand stitched by Akha Nuqui women in Phongsaly province with motifs such as elephants, hearts, birds, suns, stars and flowers. Sizes are not standard, but typically fit children from 6 months to 2 years of age.
Doll with Star Hat
Made by Akha Nuqui women, these eye-catching dolls are an unusual decoration for children’s rooms. Made of market bought cotton and aluminium studs, female dolls wear black dresses and bracelets and male dolls wear colourful shorts and belts. They also have hats or headdresses in the shape of stars or halos.
Bird Doll
These playful birds are hand embroidered and hand stitched by Akha Nuqui women with appliqué flowers, stars, suns and hearts. Their wings are often of a different colour than their bodies.
Gecko Doll
These soft geckos are made of cotton fabric decorated by Akha Nuqui women using colourful hand embroidery and hand stitched appliqué motifs of stars, flowers and suns.
Bat Doll
A perfect Halloween decoration, these fanged but cute bats are made of cotton, with hand embroidered and hand stitched designs.
Owl Doll
A patchwork of colours and fabrics, these wise owls are hand stitched and hand embroidered by Akha Nuqui women in Phongsaly province.
Cactus Head Doll
These imaginative dolls have multi-coloured cactus-like ears and puffy bodies. Made of hand spun and market bought cotton fabric, they are hand stitched and hand embroidered by Akha Nuqui women in Phongsaly province.
Chameleon Doll
These chameleons have Velcro on their feet so they can be attached to chairs, car seats or cribs. Made of a mix of cottons and colours, they are hand stitched and embroidered by Akha Nuqui women in Phongsaly province.
Baby Boy Hat with Silver
Yao Mien women traditionally dress their babies with these hats to disguise them as colourful flowers, so that spirits will be fooled and leave them alone. These are painstakingly embroidered and appliqued by Yao Mien women in Luang Namtha province, and fit children from about 9 months – 2 years of age. This “boy’s style” of hat features one big pom-pom on top and three smaller ones in the front.
Baby Girl Hat with Silver
Yao Mien women traditionally dress their babies with these hats to disguise them as colourful flowers, so that spirits will be fooled and leave them alone. These are painstakingly embroidered and appliqued by Yao Mien women in Luang Namtha province, and fit children from about 9 months – 2 years of age. This “girl’s style” of hat features a donut-shaped pom-pom on top, and three smaller ones in the front.
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- Price: 65,000 Kip
- Code: 031-5-1
- Size: 84cm
- Colours: Red, Green, Blue
- Price: 55,000 Kip
- Code: 031-5-2
- Size: 39cm
- Colours: Red, Green, Blue
- Price: 75,000 Kip
- Code: 031-5-3
- Size: 40cm
- Colours: Red, Green, Blue
- Price: 65,000 Kip
- Code: 031-5-4
- Size: 52cm
- Colours: Red, Green, Blue
- Price: 25,000 Kip
- Code: 031-5-5
- Size: 11cm
- Colours: Red, Green, Blue
- Price: 25,000 Kip
- Code: 031-5-6
- Size: 6cm
- Colours: Red, Green, Blue
- Price: 200,000 Kip
- Code: 111-5-1
- Size: 30cm
- Colours: Red, Blue, Dark Brown, Purple, Green
- Price: 80,000 Kip
- Code: 111-5-2
- Size: 9cm
- Colours: Red, Blue, Dark Brown, Purple, Green
- Price: 400,000 Kip
- Code: 111-5-3
- Size: 30cm
- Colours: Red, Blue, Dark Brown, Purple, Green
- Price: 180,000 Kip
- Code: 111-5-4
- Size: 9cm
- Colours: Red, Blue, Dark Brown, Purple, Green
- Price: 650,000 Kip
- Code: 111-5-5
- Size: 30cm
- Colours: Red, Dark Brown
- Price: 300,000 Kip
- Code: 111-5-6
- Size: 9cm
- Colours: Red, Dark Brown
Beaded Necklace (Long)
These fun necklaces are handmade by Akha Nuqui women using plastic beads and fabric balls decorated with colourful hand stitching. The necklace is long enough to be looped over once or twice.
Beaded Necklace (Short)
These fun necklaces are handmade by Akha Nuqui women using plastic beads and fabric balls decorated with colourful hand stitching. Can be worn on is own or with several strands to create a real statement piece.
Beaded Necklace (5 Strands)
These eye-catching necklaces are handmade by Akha Nuqui women using plastic beads and fabric balls decorated with colourful hand stitching.
Beaded Necklace with Pendant
These colourful long necklaces are handmade by Akha Nuqui women with beads and fabric ornaments decorated with hand stitching.
Beaded Bracelet
These bracelets are a perfect set with the beaded necklaces. Handmade by Akha Nuqui women with beads and fabric balls.
Earrings
These playful earrings are made with plastic beads and fabric balls by Akha Nuqui women in Phongsaly province. The hooks are made of brass and are extremely light.
Silver and Cord Necklace
These elegant necklaces are braided by Yao Mien women of cotton yarn then wrapped with pure silver wire forged by Yao Mien silversmiths. Traditionally used to edge ceremonial clothing, it has been converted into beautiful jewellery. Clasp is also silver with a small bell attached.
Bracelet
These delicate bracelets are braided by Yao Mien women of cotton yarn then wrapped with pure silver wire forged by Yao Mien silversmiths. Traditionally used to edge ceremonial clothing, it has been converted into beautiful jewellery. Clasp is also silver with a small bell attached.
Necklace - 3 strands
These statement necklaces are braided by Yao Mien women of cotton yarn then wrapped with pure silver wire forged by Yao Mien silversmiths. Traditionally used to edge ceremonial clothing, it has been converted into beautiful jewellery. Clasp is also silver with a small bell attached.
Bracelet - 3 strands
A perfect set with the 3 strands necklace, these bracelets are braided by Yao Mien women of cotton yarn then wrapped with pure silver wire forged by Yao Mien silversmiths. Traditionally used to edge ceremonial clothing, it has been converted into beautiful jewellery. Clasp is also silver with a small bell attached.
Necklace - 5 strands
These dramatic necklaces are braided by Yao Mien women of cotton yarn then wrapped with pure silver wire forged by Yao Mien silversmiths. Traditionally used to edge ceremonial clothing, it has been converted into beautiful jewellery. Clasp is also silver with a small bell attached.
Bracelet - 5 strands
A perfect set with the 5 strands necklaces, these bracelets are braided by Yao Mien women of cotton yarn then wrapped with pure silver wire forged by Yao Mien silversmiths. Traditionally used to edge ceremonial clothing, it has been converted into beautiful jewellery. Clasp is also silver with a small bell attached.
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