Laos · LUANG PRABANG WEAVING & CRAFT WORKSHOPS
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The town still weaves, dyes, folds and carves for a living, and an afternoon at a loom or a bamboo bench is the best souvenir on offer. These are the best craft workshops in Luang Prabang: silk weaving, natural indigo dyeing, bamboo work, candle and paper making, with session lengths, prices, and what you take home at the end.
Half-day Luang Prabang class where you weave a bamboo mat, cook bamboo shoot dishes, and enjoy local music in a traditional bamboo house.
“Everything was amazing! The instructers were great and really friendly. We had a very fun time and would recommend for everyone visiting Luang Prabang.”
Luang Prabang aroma candle workshop: blend 20+ scents, pour into local pottery, and sip Lao tea, 2 hours.
“This was a very interactive activity with clear instructions every step of the way. We went through a detailed explanation of different types of scent, how they smell, and how they can be combined, before coming up with a concept for our own candle scent and creating this by mixing different components together. As well as being an excellent introduction to candle making, we also made a cup of local tea and relaxed whilst the candles were setting. The whole experience was very calm and relaxing, and a lovely way to spend a morning with someone who knows a lot about this subject and is happy to share it.”
Luang Prabang bamboo weaving and cooking bamboo shoots for lunch, then Kuang Si Falls swimming and the bear rescue center in one day.
“Had the most amazing time ever with Somsai and his family. This is one of the best things I did in my whole trip around Southeast Asia. Definitely a MUST DO when in Luang Prabang!”
Bamboo weaving plus bamboo-shoot cooking in Luang Prabang with hotel pickup, lunch you make, and small-group pace.
“It was a great experience. I really enjoyed the bamboo weaving. It was actually hard! I would definitely do it again”
In Luang Prabang, make a custom aroma candle in a heritage house, learn Lao tea, and pour your scent into handmade pottery to take home.
“This was a real highlight of our trip to Luang Prabang. Mr Lee was the perfect host, informative, relaxed, funny and diplomatic in his scent responses. The air conditioning, peaceful music, very clean and serene environment made the peRead more”
Luang Prabang Hmong batik workshop: draw with beeswax, learn symbols, dye in natural indigo, and pick up your piece next day for $22.
“It was absolutely amazing and it’s more than worth it to take time for doing the Batik Workshop when you are in Luang Prabang. A really nice self-made souvenir.”
A 4-hour evening class in Luang Prabang to learn Lao bamboo culture, weave a souvenir mat, and cook a bamboo shoot dinner.
“Wonderful experience did much more than expected. Market shopping for fresh produce, shamen blessing and singing, bamboo weaving, cooking class was well explained and very hands on then after eating our meal we had the experience of a local pipe player, listening and playing. Finally all the people were so friendly and helpful. Excellent experience thank you”
Luang Prabang street food and paper craft tour with morning market tastings, Mekong coffee, and an optional biking or walking route plus paper making.
“Great experience, excellent guide who was very relaxed and friendly. Really interesting insight into foods and recipes as well as local crafts. Lovely way to see a bit of Luang Prabang”
Learn Lao weaving on a Katu backstrap loom in Luang Prabang. Make a strap, belt, or accessory with a small group and snack.
“My partner and I had the best day with Doi and Dom. They were so patient and kind and helped us whenever we needed it (including providing yummy fruits!) Can’t recommend this enough”
