OckPopTok

who we are

Established in 2000, this self-financed initiative both produces and designs textile handicrafts. Ock Pop Tok in Lao means east meets west; the initial concept is of bringing people together through textiles to exchange knowledge and ideas. 

Ock Pop Tok now provides livelihoods for nearly 200 people both in Luang Prabang and six northern provinces.

what we do

Our Weaving Centre is both a workshop and learning centre where visitors can witness the weaving process or participate in a number of classes, workshops or seminars. The riverside garden comprises a weaving workshop, an area for dyeing and a Mekong Sala where classes take place. Under the traditional Lao wooden house is a weaving exhibition and café featuring the food of Tamarind - a taste of Laos. Workshops, classes and demonstrations are available daily.

At the Ock Pop Tok our focus is on appreciation through education. Under the Village Weaver Project, we assist in the development of handicraft design. Established in partnership with the Lao Women's Union and rural artisan communities, craftsmanship and tradition are combined with artistic creativity and market knowledge. In addition, village-based production is found to have significant benefits to communities as a whole.

In all our work we are guided by the principles of fair and sustainable trade.