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  • 1. Carol Cassidy Lao Textiles

    American-born textile expert Carol Cassidy runs this beautiful weaving studio inside a renovated French Colonial mansion. She and her team of local artisans, mostly women, create high-quality textiles and scarves, shawls, and wall hangings.

    84–86 Nokkeokoumane Rd., Vientiane, Vientiane, Laos
    021-212123

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    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 2. Caruso Lao

    Ban Wat Sene

    The well-regarded Vientiane boutique noted for its fine wood carvings and high-end Lao silks also operates a Luang Prabang branch. All the products are handwoven and carved by master artisans.

    60 Sakkarin Rd., Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos
    071-254574
  • 3. Caruso Lao

    For exquisite handwoven Lao silk and fine wood carvings, head to this workshop and showroom, one of the best in Laos. It's a bit outside the city center, but the craftsmanship is heirloom-quality.

    Unit 49, Hom 14, Nongbouathong Neua Village, Vientiane, Vientiane, Laos
    020-555--15450

    Shop Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 4. Ock Pop Tok Heritage Shop

    Ban Wat Sene

    This central boutique sells exquisite textiles produced with the help of more than 500 women in rural Laos. Browse among silk scarves, shirts, and even handmade dolls. Fifty percent of the proceeds go back to the weavers. You can also take their tuk-tuk out to the Living Crafts Center to learn even more about how Lao silk is produced with informative classes in a beautiful riverside garden setting.

    Sakkarin Rd., Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos
    071-254761
  • 5. Passa Paa

    A contemporary twist on ethnic traditional textiles, this boutique is a one-stop shop for unique and fashionable handmade products including favorites like infinity scarves, shawls, handbags, and reusable face masks. Passa Paa is known for their creative take on Hmong patterns, stamping them onto Lao silk. 

    Sakkalin Rd., Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos
    020-566--51565
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  • 6. Pathana Boupha Antique House

    Functioning as an antiques and textile shop, and as a museum, Pathana Boupha has a dizzying array of goods on display, though many are not for sale. Shoppers can, however, purchase textiles produced by various Laotian ethnic groups. It is worth coming here just to check out the beautiful old building and antique collection.

    26/2 Ban Visoun, Luang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos
    071-212262
  • 7. Phaeng Mai Silk Gallery

    This shop in Vientiane's old weaving district sells naturally dyed handwoven silk products.

    110 Ban Nongbuathong Tai, Vientiane, Vientiane, Laos
    020-22226599

    Shop Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 8. TaiBaan Crafts

    A fair-trade business that works with traditional artisans to preserve and promote Lao village crafts and empower local women, this shop sells silk and cotton textiles, recycled bomb products, bags, jewelry, and other items.

    Chao Anou Rd., 97/1 Ban Watchan, Vientiane, Vientiane, Laos
    021-241835

    Shop Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 9. Talat Sao

    With crafts, jewelry, T-shirts, mobile phone sellers, and more, this indoor complex satisfies most Lao shoppers' needs. A visit here provides perspectives on modern Lao life and the lifestyles of the younger generation.

    Lane Xang Ave. at Khao Vieng St., Vientiane, Vientiane, Laos

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