Weaving Orientation Tour

Vientiane Tours & Excursions

Local lifestyle & culture

Ancient silk-weaving tradition

Phaeng Mai Gallery

With the Weaving Orientation package, visitors will get to learn the process of silk weaving, from how to dye textiles, to pattern making, on through to the weaving process. The lesson also includes orientation regarding history, background, and style of weaving from the cocoon. Lessons are conducted at either the Phaeng Mai Gallery or Houey Hong Vocational Textile Training Centre.

Time:

Daily

Includes:

- Transportation from/to hotels in Vientiane.
- Local English speaking guide.
- Admission fee as mentioned on this program.

Excludes:

- Personal expenses such as cell phone, drinks, tip etc.
- Other service not mentioned on this program.
- French, German or Spanish speaking guides are subject to a supplement.

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Weaving Orientation Tour – Half Day

3 hrs (09:00 – 12:00, 13:30 – 16:30 hrs)

Improve your knowledge and weaving skills with this weaving orientation class. Transfer to either the Phaeng Mai Gallery in Ban Nongbouathong Tai village or the Houey Hong Vocational Textile Training Center for Women.

Enjoy the informative orientation regarding the history, styles and processes of weaving from the cocoon, to harvesting the silk, on to the dying process, the pattern making and the weaving. Then proceed to the work areas to view each stage and if possible participate in some activities.

Then have fun working the loom and experience the weaving process first hand, thus appreciating the high levels of skill and energy required for this craft.

Fast Facts

Tour departure:	Daily from Vientiane hotels
Duration (approximate):	09:00 – 12:00 hrs 13:30 – 16:30 hrs
Transfer from/to hotel included	YES
Meals included	NO (tea or coffee only)
Seat-in-coach tour	NO
Private tour	Minimum 1 people / Maximum 15 people
Language	English, French

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Half Day Weaving Orientation (Vientiane)

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