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Deeply knowledgeable about her country's weaving and culture, Taykeo Sayavongkhamdy is revitalizing the rich, ancient textile arts of Laos.
Taykeo studied at the Sorbonne in Paris. There her love and appreciation of the unique Lao dress and heritage grew and instilled a desire to preserve the traditions. "Most Lao women tend to overlook the beauty inherent in our everyday dress. We take our sinh for granted, as we see our aunts, mothers and sisters wearing them all the time, but when you travel overseas you come to understand you're wearing something really special. Our clothing is nothing like that worn in most countries and, most of all, it lets people know we're from Laos"
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Upon returning to Laos in the late '70's, she began buying old textiles before they were permanently lost. She established a museum to house her ever-growing collection of heritage textiles to
serve as a resource for study and inspiration. She also supports and trains young weavers from remote villages teaching them how to weave and dye the complex traditional Lao textiles.
The resulting craftsmanship is superb. These young women return to their villages not only with skills and an outlet for their fine work, but with a pride and appreciation for their culture and heritage.
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