Discontinuous supplementary weft weaving in Ban Houeyhok...

The artisans in Ban Houeyhok master many traditional patterns and techniques such as continuous supplementary weaving (kit), discontinuous supplementary weaving (chok) and ikat (matmee). They also fine master dyers. They mostly make the discontinuous supplementary weaving sinhs we sell under the OPT-EIF label.

Watch this video to see how the artisans in Ban Houeyhok weave using the discontinuous supplementary technique.

This video is supported by ECL Project which is funded by the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF). EIF is an Aid for Trade partnership in action for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Operational since 2009, the EIF is a multi-donor program that supports the LDCs to become more active players in the global trading system by helping them tackle supply-side constraints to trade.

ECL Project intends to promote private sector-led economic growth in the least developed Northern Region of the country in response to the Government’s eight National Socio-Economic Development Plan (NSEDP). The project consists of three components: Improvement of the local business environment, Enhancement of productivity and exports of critical sectors, and project management.