Akha

Traditionally inhabiting the remote highland areas of northern Laos, Akha traditional clothing consists of heavy indigo-dyed cotton adorned with applique and embroidery work. Akha women are particularly well known for their silver headdresses, which indicate marital status and geographic and ethnic affiliation.

The whimsical Akha Biladjo crafts TAEC promotes were developed over several years by a French artist with a remote village in Phongsaly Province and is now a self-sustaining craft association called Akha Biladjo. TAEC is proud to support this successful community-based project, stocking a wide variety of dolls, jewellery, and ornaments. TAEC also works with Akha Oma women of Phongsaly, selling products such as wine bottle carriers based on traditional leg wraps.