From Courtship to Kinship: Wedding Celebrations of Laos’ Ethnic Groups provided a rare insight into the distinct wedding traditions of the Lao people and several of the country’s ethnic minorities including the Hmong, Tai Phuan, and Mien. The exhibit featured unusual artefacts, such as a ‘wedding crown’ of the Kim Di Mun made of pure […]
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Carving a Community: The Katu People highlighted the distinct cultural traits and crafts of the Katu residing in southern Laos and the central highlands of Vietnam. Intricate weavings and basketry and bold woodcarving created by the Katu people were highlights of the exhibit. Of special interest is the carved decoration of the Katu communal meeting […]
From the perspectives of ethnic minority women, Caregivers to Culture Keepers: Stories from Women in a Changing Laos shares the lives of women in Laos today. With photographs, documentary videos, and objects the exhibition explores themes of work, family, health, heritage and handicrafts as recorded by girls and women in Northern Laos. Over a two […]
Akha – The Diversity of An Ethnic Group demonstrates the subtle differences between three sub-groups of the Akha people – the Luma, Akha Nuqui, and Akha Pouly Nyai. Traditionally inhabiting the remote highland areas of northern Laos, Akha traditional clothing consists of heavy indigo-dyed cotton adorned with appliqué and embroidery work. Akha women are particularly […]
Tai Dam: Handmade Bedding Materials are prepared prior to marriage. They include mattresses, pillows, blankets, curtains, and mosquito nets. Composed of cloth made with various weaving techniques and natural dyes, and decorated with appliqué and embroidery, these times demonstrate the diligence and creativity employed in producing rural household objects. On display are traditional textiles and basketry […]
Kmhmu: Baskets and Back Strap Looms explores the versatility and beauty of bamboo basketry and woven textiles created from a back strap or ‘body tension’ loom. Well know for their superior bamboo weaving skills, baskets are made for a variety of household and agricultural uses, including winnowing of rice, holding rice grains, sheathing knives, or […]
(H)mong: New Years Celebrations offers an insight into the colourful courtship traditions of Hmong New Year. The New Year is based on the lunar calendar, and takes place between December and January, lasting up to 10 days. This important time is an opportunity to honour ancestors and spirits through offerings and rituals and to partake […]
We were honored to work with Dr. Yukino Ochiai, ethnobotanist and professor at Ryukoku University in Kyoto as the guest curator for this special exhibition exploring the importance of nature to culture. For over 15 years, Dr. Ochiai has focused her research on the grass plant Job’s tears (Coix), or mak dueay, amassing an unparalleled […]
We were honored to work with Dr. Yukino Ochiai, ethnobotanist and professor at Ryukoku University in Kyoto as the guest curator for this special exhibition exploring the importance of nature to culture. For over 15 years, Dr. Ochiai has focused her research on the grass plant Job’s tears (Coix), or mak dueay, amassing an unparalleled […]
From the perspectives of ethnic minority women, Caregivers to Culture Keepers: Stories from Women in a Changing Laos shares the lives of women in Laos today. With photographs, documentary videos, and objects the exhibition explores themes of work, family, health, heritage and handicrafts as recorded by girls and women in Northern Laos. Over a two […]