The 5 Best Weaving Workshops in Laos

1.Bamboo Weaving Workshop & Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $44Our pick

Travel by tuk-tuk from Luang Prabang to a traditional bamboo house, where an English-speaking instructor introduces bamboo’s role in Lao life. You’ll prepare bamboo strips, weave a small mat, cook bamboo shoot dishes, eat from a bamboo tray, and hear local instruments. Choose a morning lunch or evening dinner session.

“The facilities, people and activities were all very nice. It was very nice to hear that the whole business was run by Laotians. Our favorite was cooking together and learning about the ingredients”

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2.Day-time Bamboo weaving & Cooking Classes join-in

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $25Best value

Spend about four hours at The Bamboo Experience near Luang Prabang, where Somsay and local craftspeople introduce bamboo culture, guide you in weaving a small mat or coaster, and help you cook bamboo shoot dishes. Hotel pickup, return transport, and lunch are included. Groups are limited to eight.

“Fabulous morning learning about bamboo with lots of hands on experience. Great cooking class again very hands on which resulted in an amazing lunch. Lovely guide. Defo recommend”

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3.Evening Bamboo weaving & Cooking classes join-in

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $25

Meet your pickup at 4 pm for a short ride from Luang Prabang to The Bamboo Experience, a traditional-style pavilion beside rice fields. Learn how bamboo supports Lao life, weave a small mat or coaster, help prepare bamboo-based dishes and sticky rice, then eat the meal you made. Groups are capped at 12.

“This afternoon was such fun! We were collected by tuc tuc, 10 minutes. Learnt the culture of bamboo and had a craft session. We helped make sticky rice prior to our cookery lesson, food was amazing ! A must do trip if you are in Luang Prabang”

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4.Weaving Workshop Half-Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $70

Spend a half-day with Doi and Dom, the Weaving Sisters, learning to use a Katu backstrap loom in Luang Prabang. Choose a belt, strap, bracelet, bookmark, headband, or wall hanging, then take home one handmade piece. The English-language class includes materials, a snack, and a group limited to four people.

“I had a wonderful time learning how to weave with the backstrap loom. It was an insightful and meditative process. I will truly treasure the experience.”

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5.The Namkhan – Traditional Lao Bamboo Weaving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $25

At The Namkhan near Luang Prabang, a local basket weaver introduces you to traditional Lao bamboo techniques. You will tour the gardens, make a bamboo tea filter, sample organic teas from the eco-farm, and have time to use the resort facilities. The private 90-minute activity costs $25 per person.

“The guide was very helpful and informative The lady who was teaching the bamboo wheaving was very nice and she showed me how to do with knowledge”

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