Home Decor – Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre https://www.taeclaos.org Preserving Cultural Diversity in Laos Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:04:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.taeclaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-TAEC-Logo-Favicon-4-32x32.png Home Decor – Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre https://www.taeclaos.org 32 32 Tai Lue Tapestry Floor Rug – White https://www.taeclaos.org/product/tai-lue-tapestry-floor-rug-white/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:40:25 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=24817 Champa Meuanglao Magazine. Learn more about the ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 180x54cm MATERIAL: Cotton SKU: 421-4-16]]> Katu Double Beaded Runner https://www.taeclaos.org/product/katu-double-beaded-runner/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:16:57 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=24736 Champa Meuanglao Magazine. Learn more about the ethnic groups and makers we work with! *Please note that the beaded motifs may vary slightly than the ones photographed. DIMENSIONS: 180x42cm MATERIAL: Cotton and plastic beads SKU: 341-4-8]]> Tai Daeng “Life in Laos” Silk Wall Hanging https://www.taeclaos.org/product/tai-daeng-story-silk-wall-hanging/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 03:26:56 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=24690 Tai Daeng silk weavers in Houaphan Province and they tell the story of life in Laos. Woven motifs represent Buddha, alms giving, weaving, spinning cotton, boat racing, playing the "khaen" mouth organ, and many other significant life moments. Another unique detail of this piece is the papery white tops of the tassels are actually made of silkworm cocoons! You can spend hours admiring this piece and delight in discovering new motifs every time. Each textile is unique in thread colour combinations -- no two are the same. Learn more about the ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 70x204cm MATERIAL: Silk SKU: 441-4-2]]> Kriang (Nge) Cushion Cover https://www.taeclaos.org/product/nge-cushion-cover/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:36:45 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=24649 ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 40x40cm MATERIAL: Naturally-dyed, hand-spun cotton. Learn more about Nge natural dyes on YouTube. SKU: 361-4-6]]> Kriang (Nge) Village Scene Runner https://www.taeclaos.org/product/nge-village-scene-runner/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 04:45:00 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=24554 Watch Ms. Phet weave on her foot-braced loom during an artisan residency at TAEC. Note: There may be slight colour variations with natural dyes. Learn more about the ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 200x33cm MATERIAL: Naturally-dyed cotton. Learn more about Nge natural dyes on YouTube. SKU: 361-4-2]]> Lanten (Yao Mun) Hand-Embroidered Coaster Set of 4 – Zig Zag https://www.taeclaos.org/product/lanten-yao-mun-hand-embroidered-coaster-set-zig-zag/ Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:18:34 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=24504 ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 10x10cm each MATERIAL: Hand-spun cotton SKU: 211-4-5]]> Ta Oy Wooden Mask https://www.taeclaos.org/product/ta-oy-wooden-mask/ Sun, 24 Oct 2021 22:17:24 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=17520
These striking masks are made by Ta Oy men and women in Champassak Province. Wooden masks and statues were traditionally used to represent ancestors and spirits, and would adorn their community houses. However, nowadays they are primarily used for decoration and sale to generate income for local families. TAEC has been working with this community since 2010. The design of the mask is first roughly chiselled into wood and then the entire piece is charred in a fire. The burnt wood is scrubbed off with a natural brush made from a dried coconut shell and polished with clear wax. Learn more about the ethnic groups and makers we work with!
DIMENSIONS: 24x12cm MATERIAL: Wood SKU: 351-7-1  
]]> Tai Lue Tapestry Floor Rug – Indigo https://www.taeclaos.org/product/tai-lue-tapestry-floor-rug/ Sun, 12 Sep 2021 22:47:59 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=7387 Champa Meuanglao Magazine. Learn more about the ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 170x82cm MATERIAL: Cotton SKU: 421-4-17]]> Tai Daeng Silk Naga Motif Wall Hanging https://www.taeclaos.org/product/tai-daeng-silk-naga-wall-hanging/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:50:48 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=5438 Naga. According to legend, 15 nagas protect the city of Luang Prabang. The creature occupies an important place in the city’s culture and several festivals are held to pay respect for the mighty serpent. While the naga is a pre-Buddhist figure, it is now completely integrated into the Buddhist pantheon. Please note: Colour and pattern combinations may vary slightly from the textiles photographed. Learn more about the ethnic groups we work with and the Tai Daeng in TAEC's published book: The Tai Daeng of Hua Phan Province. DIMENSIONS: 192x42cm MATERIAL: Silk SKU: 442-4-1]]> Tai Daeng Naga Motif “Pha Bieng” Silk Shoulder Sash https://www.taeclaos.org/product/tai-daeng-silk-naga-motif-pha-bieng/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 01:34:37 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=5424 pha bieng worn during formal Buddhist ceremonies. They can also be hung as gorgeous wall art or used as decorative bed or table runners. These textiles depict the spiritual water serpent Naga. According to legend, 15 nagas protect the city of Luang Prabang. The creature occupies an important place in the city’s culture and several festivals are held to pay respect for the mighty serpent. While the naga is a pre-Buddhist figure, it is now completely integrated into the Buddhist pantheon. Learn more about the ethnic groups we work with and the Tai Daeng in TAEC's published book: The Tai Daeng of Hua Phan Province. DIMENSIONS: 188x25cm MATERIAL: Silk SKU: 442-6-2]]>