We were honoured 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 […]
SPECIAL EDITION We are 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 […]
Kmhmu: Baskets and Back Strap Looms explores the versatility and beauty of bamboo basketry and woven textiles created on back strap or “body tension” looms. Well known 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 catching fish. […]
Kmhmu: Baskets and Back Strap Looms explores the versatility and beauty of bamboo basketry in a Kmhmu home.
Tai Dam: Handmade Bedding Materials showcases the textiles prepared by women prior to marriage. They include mattresses, pillows, blankets, curtains, and mosquito nets. Composed of cloth made with various weaving techniques and dyes, and decorated with appliqué and embroidery, these textiles demonstrate the diligence and creativity employed in producing rural household objects. 🎧 On this exhibit’s […]
Tai Lue: Cotton Clouds to Cloth explains the process and shows tools the Tai Lue use to turn raw cotton into thread for weaving.
Hmong: New Years Celebrations offers an insight into the colourful courtship traditions of Hmong New Year.
Akha: The Diversity of An Ethnic Group demonstrates the subtle differences between subgroups of the Akha people, and features a stunning headdress made from over 300 pieces of Indochinese era silver.
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Splendour and Sacrifice: Taoism of Northern Laos offered visitors a glimpse into the religious life of the Mien and Mun people. The culmination of two years’ research, the exhibition explored the beliefs, rituals and precious religious artefacts of the Yao. Items on display included silk-embroidered priest’s robes, ceremonial masks and prayer books, a documentary video, […]