Indigo and Ikat are two of my favorite things in fabric so when I discovered them together at Indigo House in Bangkok, Thailand recently, I was overjoyed. Some of my favorite places to shop while in Bangkok are at the Siam Paragon. I’m not usually a mall girl, and there are plenty of stores I […]
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Hmong Batik Technique
During a recent visit to Luang Prabang, Laos, I had the opportunity to take a couple classes at Ock Pop Tok‘s Living Crafts Centre. Meaning “East Meets West,” Ock Pop Tok’s philosophy is to “empower women through their traditional skills, a well as promoting the beauty of Laotian textiles across the globe.” They do that […]
Trekking and Shopping in Sapa, Vietnam
One of my favorite things about visiting southeast Asia is the chance to learn more about the indigenous people and their culture. In Vietnam alone, there are at least 54 different ethnic groups around the country. Each has its own traditions and identifying clothing. Last March, I stayed for a few days in the Sapa, […]