Shopping in Luang Prabang

Caruso
60 Sakkarine Road
http://www.carusolao.com/
The timeless skills of Caruso Lao's carvers, turners, silversmiths and weavers transform the natural treasures of Laos into exquisite, handcrafted furnishings and fashion accessories with an international aesthetic. Every piece in this sumptuous, high quality collection of Lao silk brocades and ikats, wood and silver is an individual work of art created by Lao artisans and many took months to complete.  

Kopnoi
Located in the village of Ban Aphay, behind Mount Phousi
http://www.kopnoi.com
Kōpnoï’s mission is to promote the best that Laos has to offer, both locally and internationally.  The selection includes silk apparel and accessories, designer jewelry, home collection, as well as gift boxes, spices and delicacies. Working closely with artisans, villages, non-government organizations and non-profit producers, they constantly develop innovative products and create new collections for the modern life using traditional Lao skills.

L’etranger, Books & Tea
Chao Sisophan Rd, behind Mount Phousi
Eclectic book shop that includes a rental section. Specializes mostly in classic literature but also carries a large selection of non-fiction, bestsellers, foreign language books and books on South-East Asia.

Lisa Regale Fusion Gallery
Near Wat Siphouttabath
http://www.lisaregale.com/
A unique line of clothing using hand woven silk, cotton textiles, and traditional Lao designs.  Also designs exclusive silk garments using locally available fabrics.  The Gallery works to help creative education and to preserve traditional art forms by donate to schools in need by providing equipment and arranging school workshops on traditional arts.

Fibre2fabric
71 Vat Ban Nong Rd
 http://www.fibre2fabric.org/index.html
Fibre2Fabric Gallery is a not-for-profit exhibition space in Luang Prabang that demonstrates the role and function of textiles from different regions and ethnic groups in Laos. Through temporary bi-lingual exhibitions visitors and locals have the opportunity to learn about the cultural significance of textiles in local daily life.  

Hua Moom Xieng Thong Ethnic Shop
Across from Wat Kiliy
Displays a number of carved ethnic masks and sculptures produced by the Kha Moo ethnic minority of 'Ta Oi', near the Vietnamese border in Saravanh Province. By purchasing these crafts, you not only help the artisans support their families and continue their traditional crafts, but you also encourage others in the community to make the beautiful wooden masks and sculptures.

Camacraft
Located Downtown
http://www.camacrafts.org/
CAMACRAFTS is a non-profit, self-help project which markets handicrafts made by Lao artisans. Products are entirely handmade using traditional patterns and techniques, which helps preserve the traditional needlework skills of Hmong and Lao women such as appliqué, cross stitch, embroidery and batik.

Laha Sinh
Near the Royal Palace
www.lahasinh.com    
For centuries, the Pouthai women of Savannakhet Province in southern Laos have woven fabrics using natural dyes and fibers from their surrounding environment. Phouthai people, who live along the Xepon River, are now famous for the quality of their hand woven, organically-grown, indigo-colored cotton fabric. Through the work of the Lahasinh Company, these beautiful textiles are now being marketed to the world under the Laha label

TAEC Museum Shop
TAEC Museum, Base of Wat Phousi, behind Dalat Market
The TAEC Museum Shop sells handicrafts sourced from artisan communities, promoting handicraft development and income generation based on traditional skills.  By buying direct, TAEC supports fair prices for maximum benefits to the producer.   (Note: Closed on Mondays)