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Learning the craft | Sam Tai, Laos

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February 6, 2012

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Olympus OM-2N | Kodak Tri-x@800
Girls start learning to weave (after school hours, of course) at about 10 years old. Houaphan province and Sam Tai district in particular are famed in Laos for high-quality, intricate weavings.

Posted on February 6, 2012 |

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