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Caruso Lao Home Craft
Montreal-born Sandra Yuck is one of Laos’ most acclaimed designers and her shop Caruso Lao, which has branches in Vientiene and Luang Prabang is a trove for homewares. Don’t expect bargain prices: the products are handmade by some of the...
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Naga Creations
This tiny shop should be on everyone’s list. French-born jeweler designer Fabrice Munio creates fantastic contemporary pieces, ranging from understated strands of pearls beads to dramatically oversized silver necklaces. Many of the pieces are dotted with semiprecious stones.
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Ock Pop Tok
This fair-trade initiative, founded by a local weaver and a British photographer, works with different tribes across Laos. The result of this inspired collaboration is an incredible range of weaving styles and techniques, as seen in scarves, wall hangings, table...
Luang Prabang

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Besides the famous Night Market, Luang Prabang’s main drag offers some nice boutiques for local treasures. Be sure to d some due diligence which shops are fair trade for the artisans and craftspeople whose wares are represented.
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Beyond…
Consider combining your trip with one of these destinations.
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Siem Reap
Siem Reap, in the northwestern part of Cambodia, is mostly known for its Angkor Archaeological Park. In this one location, 150 square miles in size, are hundreds of monuments and, most famously, dozens of fortress-like temple compounds from 800 to...
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Hanoi
More traditional and steeped in nostalgia than Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi is well worth a short visit. Hanoi has a scenic and surprisingly serene center in Hoan Kiem Lake, as well as historic neighborhoods with...
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Bangkok
Bangkok is chaotic and complex, but if you become acquainted with it, this capital is also one of the most rewarding in Asia, with incredible historic sights, a diverse food scene, great shopping and heartfelt hospitality.