Ock Pop Tok, meaning “East Meets West” in Lao, is the perfect analogy for the meeting of British Jo and Laotian Veo, our two co-founders. Since the beginning, our artisan social enterprise, based in Luang Prabang, Laos, has been trying to bring two worlds together. Merging traditions from the east with innovation from the west has allowed us, since 2000, to elevate the profile of Lao textiles and contribute to its preservation.
Create with us
Alongside our Master Weavers and experienced teachers, learn more about the textiles and traditional crafts of Laos. Try your hand at silk weaving, natural dyeing, batik drawing and bamboo weaving and bring home a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
Learn with us
Set in lush tropical gardens and located on the banks of the Mekong, the Living Crafts Center is the perfect place to learn more about the fascinating world of Lao textiles and handicrafts. The Centre brings the concept of “East Meets West” alive.
Silk Road Café
Enjoy our “East Meets West” cuisine and amazing views over the Mekong at our Living Crafts Centre location. We bring to you a seasonal and healthy farm-to table menu, some Lao home recipes as well as a Western menu, inspired by Silk Road cuisines. Open everyday from 7:30 to 20:30. Free tuk tuk shuttle service from town between 8.00 to 21.00. Last order is at 20.00 and last tuk tuk to the Post Office in town is at 21.00.