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 https://www.taeclaos.org 32 32 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]]> 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]]> 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]]> 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]]> https://www.taeclaos.org/product/tai-lue-traditional-motif-runner/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:29:44 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=3116 https://www.taeclaos.org/product/katu-beaded-runner/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:29:12 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=2998 Champa Meuanglao Magazine. Meet our other artisan friends and partners. 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]]>