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 […]
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Weaving Wonderland: Ock Pop Tok in Luang Prabang, Laos
Last month, after a lot of anticipation, I arrived at Ock Pop Tok. Having just discovered them in September, I was excited to explore a WanderShopper’s dream place to learn, create, shop, stay and eat in Luang Prabang. Founded in 2000, Ock Pop Tok was created by two friends – a local weaver and a […]