Set in lush tropical gardens and located on the banks of the Mekong, the Living Crafts Center by Ock Pop Tok is the perfect place to learn more about the fascinating world of Lao textiles and handicrafts. Created as a way to allow visitors to observe the impressive skills that go into Lao textiles, the Centre brings the concept of “East Meets West” alive. Follow our co-founder Veomanee Douangdala for a personal tour - in Lao - of the Living Crafts Centre by Ock Pop Tok. We have to warn you though, you'll definitely want to jump into a plane for Luang Prabang afterwards...

Let Nora guide you around our Living Crafts Centre

We are a project of Ock Pop Tok, a social enterprise collaborating with Lao artisans to produce beautiful, handmade textiles and artisan products. Our weaving studio sits on the banks of the Mekong River in UNESCO World Heritage Luang Prabang. 
We also collaborate with village-based artisans in 13 villages across 11 provinces in Laos. Lao textiles are rich in technique and storytelling. Take a look at our online shop, and when you are on the road, come visit us, take a natural dye class and experience the artisan community living at our Mekong Villa, a textile-inspired villa on the banks of the Mekong.