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Lao Dyeing

While in Vientiane, I went to Carol Cassidy’s shop, Lao Textiles. Lao Textiles was founded 14 years ago and was the first foreign business in Laos…it produces museum quality textiles designed by Carol Cassidy, based on traditional Lao patterns and woven by some very skilled weavers. They were kind enough to let me take photos in their workshop…they also introduced me to a natural dyer named Dong, who was kind enough to do a natural dye demo for me.

Natural Dye Annatto
Natural Dye Annatto
Natural Dye Annatto
Coconut Husks Natural Dye
Jackfruit Natural Dye
Ma Klua Natural Dye
Natural Dye Skeins
Natural Dye Dyewood
Natural Dye Silk Skeins
Natural Dye Scouring
Natural Dye Dyebath
Woman Stirring Yarn Natural Dye
Natural Dye Dong With Dyed Skeins
Natural Dye Indigo Skeins
Natural Dye Indigo Vats
Natural Dye Indigo Paste
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