CAMA Crafts

CAMA Crafts store is located in the heart of Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, was established in 1990 by CAMA Services, an American relief and development organization.

The main purpose is to support Hmong refugees of the Vietnam War. CAMA Crafts’ goal is “to lead village producers toward self-sufficiency, to promote community development through meaningful work, and to preserve and encourage traditional skills and handicrafts”.

CAMA Crafts became the first business in Laos to be certified by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO, then the International Fair Trade Association). The company offer three different types of lifescenes which include Hmong, Lao, and Animal. The Hmong and Lao styles show typical village life and illustrate popular folk tales.