Fibre2Fabric Quick FAQ
What?
Fibre2Fabric is an exhibition space in Luang Prabang dedicated to explaining weaving
techniques and the cultural significance of Lao textiles.
Fibre2Fabric is a non profit organization funded by OckPopTok textile gallery.
Fibre2Fabric's vision is to document and demonstrate the production and social role of
textile from various regions and ethnicities in Lao PDR.
Who?
Fibre2Fabric was founded by Luang Prabang based OckPopTok textile gallery
The team is:
Veomanee Duangdala - weaver, curator
Joanna Smith - film maker, curator
Sengchan Chantavong - researcher, archiver
Dalounee Phanchatakhan - weaver, researcher
Contact at:
info@Fibre2Fabric.org
When?
Every 4 months Fibre2Fabric presents a new exhibition
Our programme of events
January - April 2007
The Story of Hmong Batik and Hemp Production
May - August 2007
The Traditions of Ban Na Nyang a Tai-Lue Village
Where?
Fibre2Fabric Gallery
71 Ban Vat Nong,
Luang Prabang,
Lao PDR
+856 71 254761
Why?
Textiles are more than just a commodity. Textiles represent identity and their fabrication involves techniques that have evolved over hundreds of years.
Fibre2Fabric's mission is to research, document and exhibit the production and cultural significance of textiles from various regions and ethnicities in the Lao PDR.