The Silk Road Seminar

Hosted by Ock Pop Tok’s cofounders, Veomanee Duangdala & Joanna Smith. This is a 1.5 hour presentation illustrating the journey of a Lao textiles from the creation of silk to the weaving process and the meaning of motifs.

• Introduction to Ock Pop Tok, our mission, initiatives and current events.

• A brief history of silk textiles.

• How to reel silk worms and make silk thread.

• Natural dyeing & dye sources; audience participation assisting with a demonstration of dyeing silk.

• Refreshments Break – Lemongrass tea and for the adventurous Saa Kii Morn (medicinal tea made from silkworm poo), Dtor Morn (fried silk worms)

• Weaving techniques – the three main techniques used in Lao; Supplementary, Tapestry & Ikat. (Depending on time participants can try themselves on one of our looms!)

• Use of textiles in Laos – showcasing samples of different textiles, discussing their function and the meaning of motifs – what is a Naga?

• The weavers at work – a walk through the Ock Pop Tok weaving area to watch our skilled artisans at work.

• Discussion – time for questions and answers!

• Transport 

• Refreshments 

• Comfortable clothes and shoes 

• Our driver will pick you up 20 minutes before the tour. Please wait at your hotel lobby.

Cancellation Policy:

• Less than 15 days prior to the class: 50% of the cost will be charged.
• Less than 7 days prior to the class: 80% of the cost will be charged.
• Less than 3 days prior to the class: 100% of the cost will be charged.

• 1 Adult = Price for 1 Group (Between 1-9 Pax, 10-19 Pax or 30-50 Pax)