Handicraft Name: Tai Dam Silk Production and Weaving in the Luang Namtha Valley
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Tai Dam woman's headcloth in Ban Nam Ngen |
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Tai Dam male head cloth |
Ethnic Group: Tai Dam (Black Tai)
Map of Luang Namtha Environs
Description: Tai Dam villages in the Luang Namtha Valley produce high quality handmade silk and textiles, which are sold throughout Laos and the region. Traditional items include Lao skirts and scarves, women's and men's Tai Dam cotton head cloths, and traditional Tai Dam clothing. Biking and self-guided walking tours to these villages can be done from Luang Namtha Town (see map). Products can be purchased directly from the villagers, or in handicraft stores or guesthouses located in Luang Namtha.
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