Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre is a place where you can learn more about the fascinating world of Lao textiles and handicrafts. Found on the banks of the Mekong River in Luang Prabang, Laos, the centre offers free guided tours, where you can meet the master weavers, artisans and silkworms, and see how natural dyes are made and how different weaving techniques are used. Take a class to try your hand at silk weaving, natural dyeing, batik drawing or bamboo weaving. The centre has a café, a shop and a villa where you can enjoy the views of the river and the garden.
Ock Pop Tok means “East Meets West” in Lao, and it reflects the vision of its founders, who wanted to bring together the traditions of the east with the innovation of the west. The centre is also a social enterprise that supports the local community and the environment through fair trade and sustainable practices, and over 500 artisans around Laos gain employment through the Centre.
