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-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]]> https://www.taeclaos.org/product/hmong-silk-embroidered-earrings-triangle/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:55:17 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=9472 ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 1.5x4cm MATERIAL: Silk SKU: 233-5-2]]> 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/hmong-embroidered-earrings-square/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 23:28:36 +0000 https://www.taeclaos.org/?post_type=product&p=2993 ethnic groups and makers we work with! DIMENSIONS: 1.5x1.5cm MATERIAL: Silk and silver SKU: 233-5-5]]>