A Laos based social enterprise, we are an award winning textile organisation that works with local artisans to sustain the living culture that is Lao textiles. Meaning ‘east meets west’, Ock Pop Tok offers visitors of our Living Crafts Centre an immersive and authentic experience, with the opportunity to participate in one of our many classes. Discover the secrets of silk weaving, Hmong batik drawing, natural dyes, and bamboo weaving. Guests can also stay in the beautiful Mekong Villa and dine in the garden setting of the Silk Road Cafe.
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Community
Ock Pop Tok runs Village Weaver Projects which are a series of initiatives that create economic opportunities for artisans in rural locations, primarily women. Our team of weavers, dyers, designers and tailors transfer their skills to aid artisans make a better living from handicrafts. Currently this work takes place in 11 provinces. By operating on fair trade principles – specifically by providing competitive wages, opportunities for continued learning and professional development – OPT gives village weavers the ability to earn a sustainable livelihood for their families and communities. And, by opening a venue where visitors can see and practice the craft, OPT educates visitors about the cultural and the artistic value of the textiles.
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Environment
We use E.U. approved dyes for our products as well as locally produced materials from Laos for our textiles. We collect grey water from our guesthouse to use when watering our garden. Our café, the Silk Road Café, buys locally produced and approximately 20% organic produce.
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Culture
Culture is shared through a woven history in our Living Craft Centre. Preserving these stories through weaving is one key aspect for preserving and promoting Laos culture at home and abroad. We maintain a nonprofit Fibre2Fabric gallery as a way to explore and explain Lao culture.