The Village Life Story Cloth from Laos features intricate depictions of people, religious figures, and temples on a blue background with geometric borders and fringe; includes the book "Silk Weavers of Hill Tribe Laos.
The Village Life Story Cloth from Laos features colorful embroidered people and abstract shapes on dark blue fabric, using red, green, yellow, white, and blue threads. Includes book: Silk Weavers of Hill Tribe Laos.
The Village Life Story Cloth, Laos features colorful, intricate textile art with human figures, a temple, a tree-like symbol, and rowers in a boat woven in geometric patterns on dark blue. Includes the book "Silk Weavers of Hill Tribe Laos.
Cover of Village Life Story Cloth, Laos & Book Silk Weavers of Hill Tribe Laos, featuring a woman weaving fabric in a traditional Laotian setting. The book explores textiles, culture, and well-being in Laos.

Village Life Story Cloth, Laos & Book Silk Weavers of Hill Tribe Laos

$5.00

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Description

A remarkable handwoven silk textile from Houaphan Province, Laos, created by artisan Phout using village raised, hand reeled, naturally dyed silk. Woven entirely on a hand built loom, this extraordinary piece celebrates the richness of daily village life through intricate narrative imagery and traditional craftsmanship.

Named “Village Life Story Cloth,” the textile depicts scenes of community and cultural tradition, including pounding rice, reeling silk, spinning cotton, weaving, drinking Lao Hai (traditional fermented rice beer), rowing dragon boats during annual celebrations, praying, giving alms, riding bicycles, and many other moments of everyday life in rural Laos.

This museum worthy textile reflects generations of weaving knowledge and storytelling tradition, with each detail carefully woven by hand. 100% Silk, 28.25” x 78”, Retail value: $690.

Included with the textile is a signed copy of the book Silk Weavers of Hill Tribe Laos by Joshua Hirschstein and Maren Beck, offering deeper insight into the region, culture, and artisan communities that created this exceptional work.

Donated by Above The Fray:  Traditional Hill Tribe Art