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Lao & Khmer ikat silk

Southeast Asia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Lao art involves the myriad of forms creative, cultural expression originating from Laos. This includes both ancient artifacts and recent productions. Laotian Art often features Buddhist themes and includes such material forms as textiles, wood-carving and basket-weaving. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Khmer Pidan with Scenes from the Jataka Tales
Khmer Pidan with Scenes from the Jataka Tales, Late 19th century
Art Institute of Chicago
Lao Textile Museum 6
Lao Textile Museum 6
Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Lao Textile Museum 5
Lao Textile Museum 5
Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Lao Textile Museum 8
Lao Textile Museum 8
Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Lao Textile Museum 10
Lao Textile Museum 10
Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Where to buy

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