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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. Read more

East meets West Ock Pop Tok, meaning “East Meets West” in Lao, is the perfect analogy for the meeting of British Jo and Laotian Veo, our two co-founders. Since the beginning, our artisan social enterprise, based in Luang Prabang, Laos, has been trying to bring two worlds together. Merging traditions from the east with innovation from the west has allowed us, since 2000, to elevate the profile of Lao textiles and contribute to its preservation. Discover Laos through textiles at our Living Crafts Centre in Luang Prabang and online. About Us We believe culture is dynamic, and as such innovation in pattern, colour and functionality is important to keep textile traditions culturally and commercially viable. Our products are made using the finest, locally sourced natural and organic raw materials. Our Mission Ock Pop Tok (meaning “East Meets West” in Lao) was founded on the principles of fair trade and sustainable business practices. The company was pioneering social business and ethical fashion before these terms were even a part of our cultural lexicon. Read more