OCK POP TOK in Luang Prabang in Laos
Saturday (4/1/2020): - Mr Steven was my guide who gave me a free tour of the entire silk manufacturing complex as well as the plush attached cafe cum resident hotel. Founded in 2000 by Englishwoman Joanna (Jo) Smith and Laotian Veomanee (Veo) Douangdala, Ock Pop Tok is an artisan social enterprise based in Luang Prabang, Laos. Over the years it has grown from a small shop selling only a few designs, to becoming one of the most important textile and artisanal institutions in all of Laos and South East Asia. Ock Pop Tok now has a team of over 78 employees. Ock Pop Tok (meaning “East Meets West” in Lao) was founded on the principles of fair trade and sustainable business practices and the original concept was to bring people together through textiles to exchange knowledge and ideas.Ock Pop Tok has to two shops in the historic district of Luang Prabang and the iconic Living Crafts Centre (LCC) situated along the banks of the beautiful Mekong River .Rental rooms are available at U.S $ 65 /day which is the cheapest and the costliest being U.S $ 100/Day which is a private cottage style independent house overlooking the Mekong river.
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Located along Mekong River and away from the bustling tourist centre in Luang Prabang, Ock Pop Tok Mekong Villa features comfortable rooms with modern facilities and an on-site bar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The property offers a free shuttle service to and from the city centre, as well as complimentary bicycles.
Set amidst tropical gardens, each room is uniquely decorated in handmade textiles and comfortable linens. The well-appointed rooms include air conditioning and an en suite bathroom with shower facilities. Breakfast can be enjoyed with the room or in the café.
Guests can enjoy leisure activities, such as yoga, in the garden or try their hand at Ock Pop Tok’s weaving or natural dye classes. In-room massages and treatments are available upon request.
Offering free on-site parking, Ock Pop Tok Mekong Villa is located 3.1 miles from the town centre. It is a 15-minute ride from the popular Phousi Mountain, Night Market and National Palace Museum. The nearest fresh market is just a 5-minute walk away.
The on-site Silk Road Café offers breakfast, brunch and lunch. Afternoon tea and cocktails are also available. Local restaurants, a fresh fruit market and a vegetable market are a 5-minute walk away.
Fair Trade weaving workshop Luang Probang, Lao - Ock Pop Tok
Ock Pop Tok- meaning East meets West- weaves new Fair Trade scarves for export. Artisan Emporia is proud to work with Ock Pop Tok to import and distribute their silk creations. for more information go to artisanemporia.com
Demers Gone Global - Laos, Luang Prabang, Schuyler weaving at Ock Pop Tok
Demers Gone Global - Laos, Luang Prabang, Schuyler weaving at Ock Pop Tok
Discover Laos through Textiles | Village Weaver Projects
This video shows you first hand how the Village Weaver Projects work at Ock Pop Tok to empower women and communities in rural villages throughout the country.
Who We Are: The Ock Pop Tok Origin Story
Ever wonder how a textile social enterprise comes to be? Learn how
Ock Pop Tok went from a small shop selling just a few products in 2000 to becoming one of the most important textile and artisanal institutions in South East Asia dedicated to maintaining fair trade principles 18 years later.
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Travel Vlog: Living Craft and Cultural Preservation Center in Luang Prabang, Laos
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The motto for Ock Pop Tok is Discover Laos Through Textiles as the organization strives to elevate the under appreciated craft of weaving into the spotlight. You can purchase OPT products at the downtown Luang Prabang shops, but I highly recommend taking the free tour of the Living Crafts Centre (there is a free tuktuk from the down town shops). There you can learn about the craft, see the weaving in action, and even sign up for a class to give it a try.
In addition to the living crafts there is a gift shop, restaurant, and guest house all on the same premises. So if you're not in need of keepsakes you can support this project with your appetite or even your hotel budget.
This is a fair trade project and worth attention and support please check it out while you're in Luang Prabang!
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TOP 5 - Shopping Malls in Laos
TOP 5 shopping malls in Laos
1. Vientiane Center
2. ITECC Mall
3. Talat Sao Shopping Mall
4. Luang Prabang Night Market
5. Ock Pop Tok
10 ting at lave i Luang Prabang
Her er 10 ting at lave i Luang Prabang
1. Se de mange templer der er rundt i byen
2. Bamboo bridge
3. UXO
4. Ock Pop Tok
5. Tag en sejltur
6. Besøg Utopia
7. Spis billig aftensmad ved natmarkedet
8. Se det store natmarked
9. Se den ældste film fra Laos (Chang)
10. Se solnedgangen fra toppen af Phousi templet
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Lao Handwoven Pure Silk Scarves
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Lao traditional indigo skirt
ສິ້ນຄາມ ທີ່ຮັກສາສຸຂະພາບ ຂອງຜູ້ນຸ່ງຖື
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ສີທຳມະຊາດ ແລະ ມີສິນຄ້າຝ້າຍຫລາຍຢ່າງໃຫ້ເລືອກ
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Weaver in Laos
Weaver in Laos
LUANG PRABANG LAOS
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Ammalinh Lao Silk
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Ban Sang Khong Village Luang Prabang 04
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