Contemporary Silk Textile from Boutique Studio, Laos, LSS08

This silk is from a family run studio in Vientiane, Laos. The family's ancestral home is Sam Neua, where the tradition of silk weaving is centuries old and the silk weavers are renowned for their remarkable skills. Two sisters now run the studio, and were taught how to weave under the expert guidance of their mother, in keeping with Lao tradition. In 1991 their efforts were acknowledged by UNESCO for their contribution to the tradition of silk weaving in Laos. This studio uses the natural yellow silk from a specific kind of cocoon, which provides a natural look with some texture.

This piece is in dusty pink, and adorned with diamond motifs in brown, light pink, lemon, and gold. The beautiful natural colours were achieved in a time consuming process using extract from lacquer, Burmese mahogany tree, annatto seeds, and jackfruit wood. This piece took over a week to complete and could be used as a bed or table runner as well as a shawl.

Dimensions
Length: 172cm, 68 in
Width: 40cm, 16 in
Price: US$95

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