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Hmong weaving + textile workshop

Three hours at the loom. You leave with a scarf you made.

3 hours·Max 4 travelers·Lao · English · Hmong·Licensed guide
Ken FJ Her
Ken FJ Her
Licensed since 2011

Three hours weaving. You'll never look at a market scarf the same way.

What you'll do

What's on this trip.

  • Meet Ken at your hotel — small group, no rushing
  • Small group of 4 travelers maximum — keeps the day intimate
  • 3-hour experience paced by what's actually worth seeing
  • Licensed Lao guide — license number, training, references on request
  • No commissions, no detours — you stop where you want, you skip what you don't

What's included

Everything in the price.

Included

  • Ken as your guide
  • Private transport (where applicable)
  • All entrance fees
  • Bottled water throughout the day

Not included

  • ×Personal travel insurance
  • ×Tips for the guide (10-15% appreciated, not required)
  • ×Optional extras flagged on the day

Where you meet Ken

Meeting point and logistics.

Meeting Point
Your hotel lobby in central Vientiane
Pickup Window
8:00 a.m. Lao time
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a bit of cash for incidentals.

About your guide

Ken.

Ken FJ Her
Ken FJ Her
Licensed Lao National Tour Guide · Vientiane

Hmong-Lao cultural workshop facilitator, weaving and textile dyeing.

Specialties: Hmong textile workshops, embroidery, cultural exchange.

Tour philosophy: The pattern carries the story. Learn the story first.

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Reviews · Coming soon

We launched in 2026.

Honest about what we don't have yet.

We don't have hundreds of reviews on this tour yet. We will. In the meantime: Ken is a licensed Lao National Tour Guide. License number, training records, and references are available on request.

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Common questions

Before you book.

How do I pay?
A small deposit confirms your booking. The balance is paid to Ken on the day — in cash or by transfer.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to a few days before. After that, you forfeit only the deposit — the balance is always refunded.
How do I reach my guide?
Ken will message you on WhatsApp the day before to confirm pickup and meeting.
What if the weather is bad?
If the weather makes the experience unsafe, your guide will reschedule or you'll get a full refund — your choice.

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