Lao Textile Museum — Attraction in Vientiane Capital

The place was quiet and serene. There were two women on the weaving area. One was putting a thread on the boat sticks and one was weaving. They were pretty friendly and nice when I asked what they were doing, and other questions I had.

There are 3 areas to go to, the first area where they have two floors. First floor were the weaving equipment were, and information about them and the tools. They also have information about the types of silk, plants, and worms used. The information were written in English, Lao, and I believe Chinese. On the second floor of this building was like a balcony with chairs you can chill in, and then information about the types of textile, dress, curtains etc. Then you can go to the Indigo Workshop area and learn about Indigo process. The last area is in an old Lao styled house where they serve you Butterfly Pea Tea and they explain that if you put Lime in it, the color changes from blue to purple. It's also a souvenir shop. They have different things you can purchase. You can use your credit card to pay. I like this area because you can just sit on the table, drink your tea slowly, look out the serene landscaped garden and read about Lao culture. They have a book about it set on the table, and you can also purchase the book if you like.

It's a great family owned place. A must-see museum when in Lao. You need to pay 30k kip to enter. The butterfly pea tea is free at the end of your tour. I went on a weekday around 2PM and it was only myself and one...

We LOVED everything about this experience! From the lovely setting in a welcoming green space to the pea flower tea to the hands-on tie dyeing of a scarf, to the visit to the museum and trying my hand at weaving. Tina, who is the most lovely, kind, and patient tour guide and instructor, was absolutely wonderful! This is a private working museum and you can feel the decades long love that this family has dedicated to their life's work. The tie dyeing experience was exceptional! I've never tie dyed anything in my life, but what a grand way to be a first timer. Tina explained everything that goes into making the plant based dye and helped me through every step. It's an experience I will never forget. The museum portion of the day was fascinating! We saw how the silk goes from the silkworm stage to threads used for weaving. The detail of their silk work is mind boggling! Mad props to the weaver! If you are going to Laos, you will be missing out on a memorable experience if you don't add this to your itinerary. This is a 10 star event!

Thank you, Tina, for such a fun and educational time! We loved every minute of...

An absolutely beautiful place to spend a couple of hours at. This place was built and is maintained by the Sisane family. I met the entire family and they were very hospitable, providing me with a vast amount of information about the culture of weaving in Laos. They also made butterfly pea flower tea for me. This is also the place where you can buy designer fabrics made by Kanchana Sisane who has won several international awards already. Her aunt showed me the intricacies of the different weaving techniques, while her dad explained how they made colors from natural fruits and flowers. Do give this place a visit. The entry fee is 30,000 LAK. It's not accessible by bus from the city centre, but you can hire a tuktuk or a motorcycle. I had a driver from the Lao Motorcycle company (right opposite to the Vientiane central bus station) take me here and back to the bus station for...