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/tai-lue-indigo-shawl/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:22:16 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=26208 Learn more about the ethnic groups and makers we work with! SIZE: 75x185cm MATERIAL: Cotton SKU: 421-6-2]]> https://www.taeclaos.org/product/phou-tai-ikat-shawl/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 03:38:30 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=25406 smaller scarf counterparts, they are made from hand-spun cotton tie-dyed with indigo (ikat technique). All motifs are hand-designed and use natural dyes. Each shawl and its design pattern is completely unique and represents the individual artists' style and process. They can be also used as wall hangings, throws, or table cloths! DIMENSIONS: 200x75cm MATERIAL: Hand-spun cotton SKU: 451-6-3]]> 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/phou-tai-double-woven-cotton-shawl/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:58:51 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=3650 ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 200x78cm MATERIAL: Hand-spun cotton SKU: 451-6-2]]> https://www.taeclaos.org/product/tai-lue-cotton-shawl/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:55:53 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=3112 ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 180x75cm MATERIAL: Hand-spun cotton SKU: 423-6-2]]> https://www.taeclaos.org/product/phou-tai-handspun-cotton-shawl/ Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:05:41 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=3037 ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 180x62cm MATERIAL: Hand-spun cotton SKU: 451-6-7]]> https://www.taeclaos.org/product/phou-tai-ikat-indigo-border-shawl/ Tue, 28 Aug 2018 05:33:42 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=1162 here. Learn more about the ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 200x55cm MATERIAL: Hand-spun cotton SKU: 451-6-0]]>