Home Textiles Laos
Together with the Department of Handicraft Promotion and local partners, CBI carried out the Laos Home Textiles project. CBI focused on showing Laos as one of the better countries for sustainable, handmade textiles. Laos has a rich tradition of textile craftsmanship and is known for its hand-spun and handwoven cotton. Textiles from Laos intricate patterns and high-quality natural indigo dyes. This project connected Laotian producers with European markets by:
- Offering business export coaching;
- Strengthening local institutions;
- Improving collaboration across the sector.
These efforts increased export numbers and created jobs, especially by supporting women weavers in rural areas. By building lasting export connections, the project boosted income and revenue opportunities. Which helped Laos gain recognition as one of the best sources of handmade textiles and contributing to the country's economic growth
A total of 8 companies took part in this export coaching project.
Name of company | Website | Products/services | |
| Khaisy Handicraft | www.facebook.com/KhaisySilk/ | Silk textiles, primarily obi’s | |
| Mulberries - Lao Sericulture | www.mulberries.org | Scarves: Textured Silk; Dye effect silk, also textured; Finer stripes | |
| Magic Lao Carpets Handicrafts | www.magicaocarpets.com | Handknotted silk (carpets) | |
| Mai Savanh Lao | www.maisavanhlao.com | Silk scarves,bags, placemats, table runners and cushion covers | |
| Nikone Handcraft | www.globalsources.com/si/AS/Nikone-Handicraft/600882550324/Homepage.htm | Cushio covers with contemporised Lao pattern blue/white. Cotton; Cotton 4K pattern multicolour soft texture for throws; Combination of cotton and pied for floor cushions | |
| Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre | www.ockpoptok.com | Fashion accessories (scarves and bags), home textiles (cushion covers, table runners and wall hangings) | |
| Passa Paa | www.passa-paa.com | Accessories, among which home textiles and fabric/leather bags. | |
| TAEC Boutique | Traditiona Arts and Ethnology Centr | www.taeclaos.org | Accessories (scarves, bags), textile jewellery, homeware (cushion covers, table runners, carpets) | |
| Tai Baan Crafts | a href="https://www.taibaancrafts.com">www.taibaancrafts.com | Tai Baan has a distinct style; natural, pure, textured and minimal. Cushion covers, bags, scarves | |
| Her Works | www.herwoks.la | Hand-woven fabrics, dip dyes, embroidery, pompoms, fringes. fashion accessories and shoes, cushion covers, throws | |
| Studio Silapa | (website not present) | Atractive range of fabrics of a premium quality for interior decoration | |
| Houeyhong Centre for Skill Development Women | www.houeyhongvientiane.com | Shawls, towels, home textiles (cushion covers, throws) | |
| Ma Té Sai | www.matesai.com | Textiles from Southern Laos Savannakhet primarily: handwoven kat textiles. Cushion covers, throws and runners, tabletop and kitchen textiles |
Results
The closure activities showed the programme’s commitment to helping the Laotian home textiles sector grow sustainably. The programme achieved important esults by:
- Combining business coaching;
- Building institutional capacity;
- Promoting sector collaboration.
These activities gave small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) more confidence and skills to enter export markets. The Lao Handicraft Association (LHA) became a stronger and more resourceful sector organisation. The Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) created a strong service and is now promoting them through the SME Service Center.
It was not the purpose of the project to strengthen collaboration between SMEs and LHA but it is a positive outcome. Together they created a value proposition and export marketing plan that shows LHA as an important organisation that helps to bring the sector together.
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