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		<title>Katu Beaded Stripe Tote Bag</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Mccallum]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to launch these new wide tote bags with natural leather and traditional handwoven <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ChampaMeuanglao_LaoAirlines-Inflight_July_August_Katu.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Katu</a> textile accents. They are soft yet strong, finished to the highest quality to last through a lot of use. It is fully lined with various internal pockets for everything you could need, with a magnetic clasp at the top to keep your valuables safe.

This bag is the perfect way to carry your love for beaded textiles with you wherever you go.

Learn more about the <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/meet-taec-artisans/">ethnic groups and makers</a> we work with!

DIMENSIONS: 36 x 31 (13 depth) cm

MATERIAL: Genuine leather, natural cotton, and beads

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		<title>Katu Double Beaded Runner</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Mccallum]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:16:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our popular Katu beaded runners have been super-sized! Go big with two beautiful rows of traditional motifs. These make a grand statement for any table, bed, or sideboard. Every Katu textile has been handwoven on a foot-braced backstrap loom by artisans and friends in southern Laos.

Read more about the Katu ethic group in an article written by TAEC for <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ChampaMeuanglao_LaoAirlines-Inflight_July_August_Katu.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champa Meuanglao Magazine</a>.

Learn more about the <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/meet-taec-artisans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ethnic groups and makers</a> we work with!

<em>*Please note that the beaded motifs may vary slightly than the ones photographed.</em>

DIMENSIONS: 180x42cm

MATERIAL: Cotton and plastic beads

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		<title>Book &#124; Carving a Community: The Katu People</title>
		<link>https://www.taeclaos.org/product/book-carving-a-community-the-katu-people/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Mccallum]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Katu are a small ethnic group living in the Annam Mountains of Southern Laos and central Vietnam. Due to their remote and inaccessible villages, the Katu have kept many of their cultural traditions intact. They are skilled in a number of traditional arts and TAEC wished to honour their heritage by curating a special temporary exhibition back in 2013 titled, “<a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/featured_item/exhibition-past-carving-a-community-katu-people/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carving a Community: The Katu People</a>”.

The special exhibition and subsequent soft cover, 45-page catalogue, assembled years of research which highlighted the Katu’s rich spiritual and artistic traditions and cultural heritage. The display currently lives on in a permanent location in Sekong Province.

This exhibition catalogue gives an overview of the Katu culture and society in Laos. Contents and chapters include:
<ul>
 	<li>The Katu</li>
 	<li>The Village</li>
 	<li>Gifts of Exchange</li>
 	<li>Gender Roles</li>
 	<li>Changes</li>
</ul>
Editor: Dr. Linda S. McIntosh

Published in 2014.

DIMENSIONS: 22x22cm

SKU: 511-7-5

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		<title>Katu Genuine Brown Leather 13&#8243; Laptop Case</title>
		<link>https://www.taeclaos.org/product/katu-brown-leather-laptop-case/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Mccallum]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 23:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Make a statement with our exclusive genuine leather cover that highlights the best of <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ChampaMeuanglao_LaoAirlines-Inflight_July_August_Katu.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Katu</a> handwoven beaded textiles. The interior is lightly padded to protect your precious electronics while on-the-move. Show your love for Katu fabric and Laos wherever you go!

Learn more about the <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/meet-taec-artisans/">ethnic groups and makers</a> we work with!

DIMENSIONS: 35x25cm (fits 13" laptop)

MATERIAL: Genuine leather, cotton, and plastic beads

SKU: 341-6-1]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Katu Beaded Placemat and Coaster (Set of 4)</title>
		<link>https://www.taeclaos.org/product/katu-beaded-placemat-and-coaster-set/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Mccallum]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Unique to TAEC, these modern handwoven placemats and coasters were designed in partnership with Katu artisans in southern Laos. The set comes with four (4) placemats and four (4) drink coasters. Currently available in black with more colours coming soon!

Learn more about the <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/meet-taec-artisans/">ethnic groups and makers</a> we work with!

DIMENSIONS: Placemats 31x44cm, Coasters 12x13cm

MATERIAL: Cotton and plastic beads

SKU: 341-4-9]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Book &#124; Cultural Diversity in Laos: Stories from TAEC</title>
		<link>https://www.taeclaos.org/product/cultural-diversity-in-laos-stories-from-taec-book/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[TAEC]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 03:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA["Cultural Diversity in Laos: Stories from the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre". This full colour, 60-page softcover book is filled with stunning photography of Laos' ethnic groups, landscapes, and artefacts.

A great keepsake for those who have visited Laos or those who are interested in learning about the country's rich cultural diversity.

This book goes well with TAEC's new special exhibition book, "Voices of the Wind: Traditional Instruments in Laos".

DIMENSIONS: 26x22cm

SKU: 511-7-3]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Katu Beaded Zip Around Accordion Wallet</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Mccallum]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 01:39:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Accessorise with your favourite Katu textile! We have taken the very popular Katu backstrap woven beaded textile and turned it into a stylish zip around accordion wallet! Plenty of inside pockets for all your important items, credit cards, and cash. The closure is smooth and easy with a colour coordinated tassel. You can choose your dominant colour and the beadwork and accent colours will vary slightly by product depending on the artisans style and preference. Truly one-of-a-kind!

Learn more about the <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/meet-taec-artisans/">ethnic groups and makers</a> we work with!

DIMENSIONS: 24x13xm

MATERIAL: Cotton and plastic beads

SKU: 341-6-4]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Katu Beaded Clutch</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Mccallum]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 02:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Now you can accessorise your outfits with your favourite Katu textiles! We have taken the very popular Katu backstrap beaded textile and turned it into a fabulous clutch purse! Perfect for any season, it's room enough for all of your essentials. The weaving is done by close friends and artisans in the south of Laos and the beaded motifs represent the individual artisans taste and skill. The motif may vary slightly from the image photographed here.

The clutch has a magnetic clasp closure and inside zip pocket.

Read more about the Katu in <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ChampaMeuanglao_LaoAirlines-Inflight_July_August_Katu.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lao Airlines Inflight Magazine</a>.

Meet the <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/meet-taec-artisans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ethnic groups and makers</a> we work with!

DIMENSIONS: 27x15cm

MATERIAL: Cotton and plastic beads

SKU: 341-6-3]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Katu Beaded Runner</title>
		<link>https://www.taeclaos.org/product/katu-beaded-runner/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Mccallum]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:29:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Created on the foot-braced backstrap loom by Katu artisans in the south of Laos, these intricately beaded runners come in a variety of bold and earthy tones that add a burst of colour to any interior. Use them as a bed runner, table runner, bold statement scarf, or even hang as wall art.

Learn more about the Katu ethnic group in an article written by TAEC for <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ChampaMeuanglao_LaoAirlines-Inflight_July_August_Katu.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champa Meuanglao Magazine</a>.

<a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/meet-taec-artisans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meet our other artisan friends and partners.</a>

Please note that the beaded motifs will vary and represent the individual artisan's taste and skill level.

DIMENSIONS: 180x30cm

MATERIAL: Cotton and plastic beads

SKU: 341-4-7]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Katu Beaded Leaf Motif Cushion Cover</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Mccallum]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 04:06:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Traditional Katu backstrap weaving at its best! These backstrap woven cushion covers embody the <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ChampaMeuanglao_LaoAirlines-Inflight_July_August_Katu.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Katu culture</a> with a traditional black, red, and white colour combination. Detailed beaded leaves down the centre show off the magnificent skills of these fine weavers. Envelope style closure.

Learn more about the <a href="https://www.taeclaos.org/meet-taec-artisans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ethnic groups and makers</a> we work with!

DIMENSIONS: 40x40cm

MATERIAL: Cotton and plastic beads

SKU: 341-4-6]]></description>
		
		
		
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