Silk Lao

The morning market has a number of stalls that supply every step in the raw-to-finished silk garment. These illustrate the amazing colours that are woven into the beautiful dresses and robes that are a national garb.

Loveable Laos

January 29th 2007
We took a flying visit to Vientianne- sadly time didn't allow for more touring around, but maybe next time (it would certainly be worth it!) Laos is, of course, an ex-colonial and ex-communist country (although apparenlty a lot less ex-communist!) The French influence is still there with some gorgeous colonial architecture although many of the mansions look really run-down and lacking the care ... read more

Asia » Laos » West » Vientiane

Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more

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