Handicraft Name: Tai Daeng Silk Production and Weaving in Ban Piengnam
Ethnic Group: Tai Daeng (Red Tai)
Treks to Ban Piengnam
Description: Ban Piengnam, a Red Tai (Tai Daeng) village in Luang Namtha district, produces raw silk and makes a variety of handmade silk and cotton products. Traditional items include women's and men's head cloths, cotton towels, and Lao skirts. Overnight tours to Piengnam can be booked through the Namtha Guide Service and include a gift of one of the villager's handmade textiles. During your visit you can see the villagers weaving and learn about the silk production process.
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Silk thread produced in Ban Phiengngam |
Tai Daeng Women's Costume in Ban Phiengnam |
Tai Daeng man with all-purpose cloth and flute in Phiengnam |
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