https://www.taeclaos.org Preserving Cultural Diversity in Laos Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:37:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.taeclaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-TAEC-Logo-Favicon-4-32x32.png https://www.taeclaos.org 32 32 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]]> https://www.taeclaos.org/product/katu-beaded-placemat-and-coaster-set/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:32:43 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=4564 ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: Placemats 31x44cm, Coasters 12x13cm MATERIAL: Cotton and plastic beads SKU: 341-4-9]]> https://www.taeclaos.org/product/tai-lao-mulberry-fibre-coaster-set/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:16:02 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=3714 ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 10x12cm MATERIAL: Mulberry fibre SKU: 431-4-1]]> https://www.taeclaos.org/product/akha-coaster-jobs-tear-seed-bead/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 23:06:25 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=2986 Job’s tears (Coix, Gramineae), also known as mak deuay in Lao language, is a grass with long stems and leaves that resemble corn. The four wild species and three wild varieties of Job’s tears are all native to the Southeast Asia region, and are usually found on river edges or in swamps in natural habitats. In Southeast Asia, Job’s tears have been utilized for three main purposes: 1) Food: The domesticated variety has been cultivated as a cereal. After harvesting, boiled or steamed grains are eaten for everyday meals and as snacks and sweets.  2) Medicine: Herbal medicines are prepared from the roots, stems, leaves and/or seeds of wild species for treatment of internal diseases and skin ailments. 3) Beads: People gather the hard-shelled fruits from the wild species of Job’s tears, and use them as beads in handicrafts and traditional costumes. Our hand-spun, soft organic cotton coasters are crafted by Akha artisans. Each one is complimented with a double row of natural (and frankly magical) Job's tear seed beads. Get one in each colour with delicate hand stitched patterns. Learn more about this incredible seed bead and all the ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 11x11cm MATERIAL: Hand-spun cotton and Job's tear seeds SKU: 121-4-1]]> https://www.taeclaos.org/product/lanten-embroidered-mixed-coaster-set/ Sun, 06 Jan 2019 00:02:23 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=2357 ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 10x10cm each MATERIAL: Hand-spun cotton SKU: 211-4-8]]>