ABOUT TAEC
The Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC) is an engaging, culturally rich learning centre located in the heart of Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.
Since 2006, TAEC has inspired visitors by exploring, celebrating, and preserving the diverse ethnic cultures and peoples of Laos through professionally curated permanent and special exhibitions, events, and craft workshops. The Centre’s primary activities are two-fold, a museum, and fair-trade handicraft shops directly linked with artisan communities. To date, TAEC has welcomed over 200,000 visitors to its exhibitions, and entry is, as always, free for Lao citizens. TAEC’s work includes community research, advocacy for artisan IP rights, and heritage training.
Plan Your Visit
A museum, learning centre, and handicraft shops dedicated to the ethnic cultures and artisans of Laos.
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Fairtrade handicrafts handmade by artisan communities from across Laos, shipped worldwide.
Exhibitions
Rare and fascinating insight into the living culture of Laos through our permanent and special exhibitions.
Tours
& Workshops
Choose from a guided tour, ethnic handicraft workshop, or an informative seminar for larger groups.
Our Artisans
We support over 600 handicrafts producers and their families, across 20 different ethnic groups, in 13 provinces of Laos.
Advocacy
TAEC´s work on securing Intellectual Property Rights for the Oma and traditional artisans in Laos.
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