Mulberries

who we are

Mulberries is a not-for-profit company that seeks to create income generating opportunities for Lao people in a socially and environmentally responsible way. Our company, in partnership with over 200 village families, specializes in the production of naturally-dyed, handmade Lao silk. We foster traditional silkworm rearing, reeling, weaving, and natural dyeing in villages, while providing training, tools and a market for sale and distribution.

what we do

We are active in promoting social and environmental awareness in the villages where we work by encouraging sustainable alternatives to opium production and harmful "slash-and-burn" agriculture practices. We also stress to villagers the importance of traditional natural dyes, which are more environmentally friendly than the widely used chemical dyes.