Fair Trade Culture

August 1st, 2007 by Amanda

Kham is a silk weaver living in Vientiane, Laos. Along with a small number of weavers, they create beautifully weaved patterns on their hand and foot operated looms in her small shop. Silk, sometimes mixed with cotton, is used to make unique wall hangings, table runners, skirts, and scarves. Each piece is unmatched as every thread is weaved intricately together with skills that have been traditionally passed down through the generations. Vientiane is the capital city of Laos and is located in northwestern Laos along the Thailand border and Mekong River. Built with a large amount of French influence, the city is made of old colonial buildings with balconies and chipped paint. The Mekong River, considered the 10th largest river in the world, runs through Vientiane and provides an alternative transportation for locals and travelers alike.