Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Centre: Where East Meets West Through Textiles
Discover Laos' rich textile heritage at Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Centre. Workshops, tours, and fair trade shopping support local artisans.
Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Centre in Luang Prabang is a vibrant social enterprise dedicated to preserving and promoting Lao textile arts. Founded in 2000, it offers workshops, tours, and a shop supporting local artisans and showcasing traditional weaving techniques.
A brief summary to Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Centre
- Ban Saylom, Luang Prabang, LA
- +85671212597
- Visit website
Local tips
- Take the free tuk-tuk from Ock Pop Tok's shop in Luang Prabang town center to the Living Craft Centre.
- Join a weaving or dyeing workshop for a hands-on experience and to learn about traditional Lao techniques.
- Enjoy a meal at the Silk Road Cafe, which offers a fusion of Lao and Western cuisine with beautiful Mekong River views.
- Check out the daily free demonstrations to witness the textile production process, from silk reeling to weaving.
Getting There
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Tuk-tuk
From Luang Prabang city center, tuk-tuks are readily available. Negotiate the fare before starting your journey. A typical one-way tuk-tuk ride to Ock Pop Tok costs around 20,000 LAK. Alternatively, take advantage of Ock Pop Tok's free tuk-tuk service from their shop in town.
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Bicycle
Rent a bicycle in Luang Prabang and enjoy a leisurely ride to Ock Pop Tok. The center is located about 2km outside of town. Bicycle rentals typically cost around 60,000 to 80,000 LAK per day.
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