VientianeShopping

Art & Craft shopping in Vientiane

  1. Phaeng Mai Gallery

    To see Lao weaving in action, seek out the weaving district of Ban Nong Buathong, northeast of the town centre in Muang Chanthabuli. The Phaeng Mai Gallery here is in a white, two-storeyhouse. It sells Lao textiles and is out past the National Circus – most tuk-tuk drivers know it and will charge about US$2 one way.

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  2. A

    Camacrafts

    One of the stores on Th Nokeo Khumman worth a look is Camacrafts which stocks silk clothes and weavings from Xieng Khuang Province, plus some bed and cushion covers in striking Hmong-inspired designs.

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  3. B

    Satri Lao

    This tastefully presented three-storey shop has an eclectic range of local and imported handicrafts and clothes – from miniskirts and bikinis made from Hmong weavings to lacquer portraits of Ho Chi Minh.

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  4. C

    Khampan Lao Handicraft

    Khampan Lao Handicraft on Th Nokeo Khumman, has textiles from the Sam Neua area at very reasonable prices and is worth a look.

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  5. D

    Nikone Handicrafts

    Located out near the National Circus, this is another good place to see weaving and dyeing in action.

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  6. E

    True Colour

    This store sells textiles and clothes made in the Houey Hong Vocational Training Center for Women.

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