LAOS – Luang Prabang – Visit a Weaving Craft Center at Ock Pop Tock

An opportunity to learn about all the steps of weaving in a charming location overlooking the picturesque Mekong River.

Theme

Art & Culture, Classic

Country - City

Laos - Luang Prabang

Market segment

Groups, Thematic Leisure

Price Level

$$

Level of difficulties

LEVEL 0

Max pax

30

Seasonality

All year round

Arrival city

Luang Prabang

Departure city

Luang Prabang

Description

Ock Pop Tok Weaving Craft Center is located a short distance outside of town, near Phousi Market. It is a great place to visit for those interested in Lao traditional handicrafts. The guided tour offers a chance to discover the beauty and the secrets of Lao textiles – a local guide explains each step of the silk weaving and natural dye processes and the artisans demonstrate the techniques they use to create batik and bamboo handicrafts. For those who enjoy a more hands-on learning experience an optional weaving or dying class can be added to this visit. Afterwards, a stroll through the beautiful tropical garden to a terrace with fabulous views of the mighty Mekong River and mountains – the perfect place to sip a drink while contemplating the stunning landscape and processing all that has been learnt.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

Selling points

  • Most professional explanations in Laos about weaving and textiles.
  • Suitable for guests interested in culture and the traditional handicrafts.
  • Visits available throughout the day. Classes available either in the morning or afternoon.
  • An excellent place for a drink with a stunning Mekong River view.

Level Of The Excursion

Low - This activity impacts local community, culture and/or environment in a small but meaningful way

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Cultural Conservation

Empowerment and education

Economic Impact

Local individual benefits

Community benefits

Time And Transportation

From To Km By Duration Road condition
Night Market Ock Pop Tok Weaving Craft Center 2 Minivan 10 minutes Good

Duration

  • Guided tour is approximately 30 minutes (max 30 pax)
  • Half-day classes are approximately 3 hours
    • Weaving – max 13 pax
    • Natural dye – max 30 pax

Min pax

2

Max pax

30

How to sell it

  • A perfect opportunity for those wanting to learn more about Lao handicrafts and culture.
  • Visit and/or classes can be combined with lunch at the center.
  • Visit and/or classes can be done after an early morning visit to Kuang Sy Waterfall or a morning city tour.
  • Ideal activity to end the day, and perfect to combine with sunset drinks beside the Mekong.
  • Can add time for a drink at the Mekong view terrace.
  • All markets, Low, medium & high budget customer. FIT, GIT and Mice.

Why this activity

  • It is the perfect place to learn about weaving and the silk products of Laos. 
  • Most professional explanations in Laos about weaving and textiles.

Good to combine with

  • The visit would end the day with a nice sunset while relaxing with a cocktail.
  • The classes can be combined with lunch, either before or after.

Do not combine with

  • Any local handicraft visit.

Market suggestion

AUSTRALIA

CANADA

FRANCE

ITALY

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

BENELUX

SCANDINAVIA

CEE

US

GERMANY

UK

BEST FOR FIT

BEST FOR GIT

Competitor comparison

  • Can be offered by all other DMCs.

Pros

  • Easy to combine with other activities.
  • Easy to organize.
  • Reliable supplier.
  • Good communication with the supplier.

Cons

  • Can be touristy in high season.
  • Products to buy are available for quite high prices.
  • Explanations only in English.
  • Weaving classes are only for a maximum of 13 pax.

Information

  • Please advise if visit only or to take part in the class (for FIT only).

Alerts

  • Weaving classes are for a maximum of 13 pax.

Price range

$$

Quotation guideline

On ERP:

  • Half-day Weaving Class (max 13 pax):
    • LAOS > Luang Prabang > Activity > Ock Pop Tok > Visit a Weaving Craft Center at Ock Pop Tok/ Natural Dyes class/ LCC-1-2-TA-ND (Ex:1/2ND); Per pax
  • Half-day Natural Dyeing Class (max 30 pax):
    • LAOS > Luang Prabang > Activity > Ock Pop Tok > Visit a Weaving Craft Center at Ock Pop Tok/ Natural Dyes class/ LCC-1-2-TA-ND (Ex:1/2ND); Per pax
  • Visit with Manager’s Tour (max 10 pax):
    • LAOS > Luang Prabang > Activity > Ock Pop Tok > Visit a Weaving Craft Center at Ock Pop Tock/ Manager’s tour/ LCC-WI-T2 (Ex: CC T2)-Max 10pax only; Per service
  • Visit without manager’s tour is free of charge (max 30 pax).
  • If taking a class, please note that the Manager’s tour is included, no need to book Manager’s tour + class.

Inclusion

  • Free guided tour with English-speaking guide.
  • For the classes – materials, guide and weaver.

Exclusion

  • Transfer fee.
  • Easia Tour Guide.
  • Meals and Drinks.

Possible Extra

  • If customers would like to participate in a weaving or dyeing class it can be arranged for a maximum of 13 pax for weaving and 30 pax for natural dyeing.

Important notes

  • Guide has to help with explanations if Non-English speaking clients.
  • If taking part in a class, please note that the visit with Manager is included, no need to book visit + class.

Contact

  • Contact: Bam, Phitsamai SIPAZA, Ms-Assistant LCC Manager
  • Phone: (+856) 71 212 597 or (+856) 20 9984 5959
  • Email: [email protected]

English

Weaving Craft Center Visit
Ock Pop Tok Weaving Craft Center is the perfect place to visit if you are interested in traditional Lao handicrafts. At the center, you will have the chance to discover the beauty and secrets of Lao textiles, thanks to a local guide who will explain each step of the silk weaving and natural dyeing processes as you gaze on. He will also talk to you about the beautiful batik drawings and bamboo weaving, and you can see how the people make these amazing handicrafts by watching them actually work before your eyes. Then, take some time to enjoy the beautiful tropical garden that sports a lovely view of the mighty Mekong River and mountains.

Meals included: None

Notes: This is the visit only. No class is included. The tour is approximately 30 minutes. Maximum 30 pax.

Weaving Class
Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center is the perfect place to visit if you are interested in traditional Lao handicrafts. Here you will enjoy a hands-on experience which will leave you with a deeper understanding of the efforts that go into creating handmade textiles. You will start the class with an introduction to silks, dyeing and weaving techniques. Then, head to your loom where you will learn the art of weaving with assistance from a guide and a weaver. At the end of the weaving class you will be able to take your 2-colored woven place mat with Lao motifs with you as a souvenir!

Meals included: None

Notes: Half-day morning or afternoon class – 09:00 to 12:00 or 13:00 to 16:00. Maximum 13 pax

Natural Dye Class
Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center is the perfect place to visit if you are interested in traditional Lao handicrafts. Here you will enjoy a hands-on experience which will leave you with a deeper understanding of the efforts that go into creating handmade textiles. You will have the chance to learn everything you ever wanted to know about silkworms and the different types of silk before moving on to create 3 natural dyes using plants freshly picked from the garden. At the end of the dye class you will be able to take your dyed silk skeins, cotton napkins or scarf with you as a souvenir!

Meals included: None

Notes: Half-day morning or afternoon class – 09:00 to 12:00 or 13:00 to 16:00. Maximum 30 pax.

French

Visite du Centre de Tissage Artisanal
Le Centre de Tissage Artisanal d’Ock Pop Tok est l’endroit idéal pour tous ceux qui sont intéressés par l’artisanat traditionnel laotien. Au centre, vous aurez l’opportunité de découvrir les secrets des beaux tissus laotiens grâce au guide local qui vous expliquera chaque étape du tissage de la soie et le processus de sa teinture naturelle. Il vous parlera également des beaux motifs batik et du tressage de bambou et vous pourrez observer les artisans exercer leur art pour créer d’incroyables objets sous vos yeux. Vous prendrez ensuite le temps de profiter du splendide jardin tropical d’où vous aurez une charmante vue sur le Mékong et les montagnes.

Repas inclus : aucun

Remarques : cette activité ne comprend que la visite. Le cours n’est pas compris. Le tour dure environ 30 minutes. Maximum 30 personnes.

Cours de tissage
Le Centre Artisanat d’Ock Pop Tok est l’endroit idéal pour tous ceux qui sont intéressés par l’artisanat traditionnel laotien. Au centre, vous apprécierez une expérience interactive qui vous permettra de mieux comprendre les efforts de création artisanale de ces tissus. Le cours commencera par une introduction de la soie, des techniques de teinture et de tissage. Vous vous dirigerez ensuite vers votre métier à tisser pour apprendre l’art du tissage sous la supervision d’un guide et d’un tisseur confirmé. A la fin du cours de tissage, vous pourrez repartir avec les 2 tissus colorés que vous aurez tissés avec des motifs laotiens en guise de souvenir.

Repas inclus : aucun

Remarques : cours d’une demi-journée en matinée ou l’après-midi – de 9 heures à midi ou de 13 heures à 16 heures. Maximum 13 personnes.

Cours de teinture naturelle
Le Centre Artisanat d’Ock Pop Tok est l’endroit idéal pour tous ceux qui sont intéressés par l’artisanat traditionnel laotien. Au centre, vous apprécierez une expérience interactive qui vous permettra de mieux comprendre les efforts de création artisanale de ces tissus. Vous aurez la possibilité d’apprendre tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur les vers à soie et les différents types de soie avant de passer à la pratique et de créer 3 teintures naturelles en utilisant des plantes fraîchement cueillies dans le jardin. A la fin de l’atelier de teinture, vous pourrez repartir avec l’écheveau, les serviettes en coton ou le foulard que vous aurez teint vous-même en guise de souvenir.

Repas inclus : aucun

Remarques : cours d’une demi-journée en matinée ou l’après-midi – de 9 heures à midi ou de 13 heures à 16 heures. Maximum 30 personnes.

Spanish

Visita a un centro artesanal de tejido
El Centro artesanal de tejido Ock Pop Tok es el lugar perfecto que visitar si está interesado en las obras artesanales tradicionales de Laos. En este centro tendrá la oportunidad de descubrir la belleza y los secretos de las telas de Laos gracias a un guía local que le explicará cada paso de los procesos del tejido y tinte natural de la seda mientras usted se dedica a observar. Además, hablará con usted sobre los preciosos dibujos batik y el tejido del bambú, y podrá ver cómo los artesanos fabrican estas impresionantes obras artesanales observándoles a medida que trabajan. Posteriormente, dedicará un rato a disfrutar del precioso jardín tropical que ofrece unas encantadoras vistas del río Mekong y las montañas.

Comidas incluidas: ninguna.

Notas: solamente se incluye la visita. No se incluye clase. La visita dura aproximadamente 30 minutos. Máximo 30 pax.

Clase de tejido
El Centro artesanal de tejido Ock Pop Tok es el lugar perfecto que visitar si está interesado en las obras artesanales tradicionales de Laos. Aquí podrá disfrutar de una experiencia práctica que le dotará de un conocimiento más profundo sobre los esfuerzos que conlleva fabricar telas artesanales. Comenzará la clase con una introducción sobre las sedas y las técnicas de tinte y tejido. Posteriormente, se dirigirá a su telar, donde aprenderá el arte del tejido con la ayuda de un guía y un tejedor. Al final de la clase de tejido podrá llevarse consigo el mantel individual de dos colores con motivos laosianos que ha tejido.

Comidas incluidas: ninguna.

Notas: Clase de medio día (mañana o tarde): de 09:00 a 12:00 o de 13:00 a 16:00. Máximo 13 pax.

Clase de tinte natural
El Centro artesanal de tejido Ock Pop Tok es el lugar perfecto que visitar si está interesado en las obras artesanales tradicionales de Laos. Aquí podrá disfrutar de una experiencia práctica que le dotará de un conocimiento más profundo sobre los esfuerzos que conlleva fabricar telas artesanales. Tendrá la oportunidad de aprender todo lo que siempre quiso saber sobre los gusanos de seda y los diferentes tipos de seda antes de pasar a crear 3 tintes naturales utilizando plantas recién recogidas del jardín. Al final de la clase de tinte podrá llevarse consigo las madejas de seda tejidas, las servilletas de algodón o el pañuelo como recuerdo.

Comidas incluidas: ninguna.

Notas: Clase de medio día (mañana o tarde): de 09:00 a 12:00 o de 13:00 a 16:00. Máximo 30 pax.

Italian

Visita al centro artigianale di tessitura
Ock Pop Tok Weaving Craft Centre è il luogo perfetto da visitare se siete interessati ai tradizionali prodotti artigianali del Laos. Al centro, avrete la possibilità di scoprire la bellezza e i segreti dei tessuti Lao, grazie a una guida locale che illustrerà ogni passaggio della tessitura della seta e dei processi di tintura naturale mentre sarete ad osservare. Vi parlerà anche dei bellissimi disegni di batik e della tessitura dei bambù, e potrete vedere come le persone realizzano questi incredibili manufatti  sotto i vostri occhi. Poi, prendetevi del tempo per godervi il ​​bellissimo giardino tropicale che offre una splendida vista sul maestoso fiume Mekong e sulle montagne.

Pasti inclusi: nessuno

Note: Questa è solo la visita. Nessuna classe è inclusa. Il tour è di circa 30 minuti. Massimo 30 persone.

Classe di tessitura
Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center è il luogo ideale da visitare se siete interessati ai tradizionali prodotti artigianali del Laos. Qui godrete di un’esperienza pratica che vi lascerà con una comprensione più profonda degli sforzi compiuti nella creazione di tessuti fatti a mano. Inizierete la lezione con un’introduzione alle tecniche della lavorazione di sete, tintura e tessitura. Quindi, dirigetevi al vostro telaio dove imparerete l’arte di tessere con l’aiuto di una guida e di un tessitore. Alla fine della lezione di tessitura, potrete tenervi come souvenir il vostro tovagliolo intrecciato bicolore con motivi del Laos!

Pasti inclusi: nessuno

Note: mezza giornata o lezione pomeridiana: dalle 09:00 alle 12:00 o dalle 13:00 alle 16:00. Massimo 13 persone

Classe di tintura naturale
Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center è il luogo ideale da visitare se siete interessati ai tradizionali prodotti artigianali del Laos. Qui godrete di un’esperienza pratica che vi lascerà con una comprensione più profonda degli sforzi compiuti nella creazione di tessuti fatti a mano. Avrete la possibilità di imparare tutto ciò che avreste sempre voluto sapere sui bachi da seta e sui diversi tipi di seta, prima di passare alla creazione di 3 coloranti naturali utilizzando piante appena raccolte dal giardino. Alla fine della lezione di tintura potrete tenervi come souvenir le vostre matasse di seta tinta, i tovaglioli di cotone o la sciarpa!

Pasti inclusi: nessuno

Note: mezza giornata o lezione pomeridiana: dalle 09:00 alle 12:00 o dalle 13:00 alle 16:00. Massimo 30 persone.

German

Besuch des Weber-Kunsthandwerkcenters
Das Weber-Handwerkszentrum Ock Pop Tok ist der perfekte Ort für einen Besuch, wenn Sie an traditionellem, laotischem Kunsthandwerk interessiert sind. Im Center haben Sie die Chance, die Schönheit und die Geheimnisse der Textilien aus Laos zu entdecken. Zu verdanken haben Sie dies einem lokalen Reiseleiter, der Ihnen jeden Schritt der Seidenweberei und der natürlichen Färbeprozesse, auf die Sie blicken werden, erläutern wird. Zudem wird er auch über die schönen Batik-Zeichnungen und das Bambusweben sprechen, und Sie können erleben, wie die Menschen diese erstaunlichen Kunsthandwerksprodukte herstellen, indem sie wirklich vor Ihren Augen arbeiten. Danach können Sie sich etwas Zeit nehmen, um den herrlichen tropischen Garten, der einen tollen Ausblick auf den gewaltigen Mekong-Fluss und die Berge bietet, zu genießen.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: keine

Hinweise: Hierbei handelt es sich nur um den Besuch. Es ist kein Kurs inklusive. Die Tour dauert rund 30 Minuten. Maximum 30 Personen.

Weberei-Kurs
Das Weber-Handwerkszentrum Ock Pop Tok ist der perfekte Ort für einen Besuch, wenn Sie an traditionellem, laotischem Kunsthandwerk interessiert sind. Sie werden dort eine Praxiserfahrung genießen, welche Ihnen ein tieferes Verständnis für die Anstrengungen, die es braucht, um handgemachte Textilien zu fertigen, verleiht. Sie begeben sich dann zu Ihrem Webstuhl, an dem Sie mit Unterstützung durch einen Reiseleiter oder Weber, die Kunst des Webens erlernen. Am Ende des Web-Kurses werden Sie Ihr zweifarbiges, gewebtes Platzdeckchen mit Lao-Motiven als Souvenir mit nach Hause nehmen können!

Mahlzeiten inklusive: keine

Hinweise: Halbtägiger Morgen- oder Nachmittagskurs – 9 bis 12 Uhr oder 13 bis 16 Uhr. Maximum 13 Personen.

Kurs: Natürlich Färben
Das Weber-Handwerkszentrum Ock Pop Tok ist der perfekte Ort für einen Besuch, wenn Sie an traditionellem, laotischem Kunsthandwerk interessiert sind. Sie werden dort eine Praxiserfahrung genießen, welche Ihnen ein tieferes Verständnis für die Anstrengungen, die es braucht, um handgemachte Textilien zu fertigen, verleiht. Sie haben in diesem Kurs die Chance, alles, was Sie schon immer über Seidenraupen und die verschiedenen Arten von Seide wissen wollten, zu lernen. Dann stellen Sie drei natürliche Farbstoffe aus frisch aus dem Garten gepflückten Pflanzen her. Am Ende des Färbe-Kurses werden Sie Ihre gefärbten Seiden-Stränge, Baumwollseidenservietten oder Ihren Seiden-Schal als Souvenir mit nach Hause nehmen können!

Mahlzeiten inklusive: keine

Hinweise: Halbtägiger Morgen- oder Nachmittagskurs – 9 bis 12 Uhr oder 13 bis 16 Uhr. Maximum 30 Personen.