Lao PDR - Rural life - Textiles - Jungle vine (piat)

Liana or jungle vine wound round a bamboo stick from the Akha Pouli village of Ban Lao Khao, Luang Namtha province, Lao PDR. Liana vine makes a strong fibre for ‘crocheting’ into a traditional bag used by men and women for carrying items to and from the fields. Liana vine or ‘piat’ in Lao, is harvested from the forest, although these days it is becoming more difficult to find and many woman now use colourful synthetic thread.

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Image Size: 3464x3464 / 737.8KB; Asia Lao PDR Laos. Lao PDR Southeast Southeast Asia countryside ethnic ethnic minority minorities minority remote rural Liana vine jungle Piad Piat bag fiber fibre make making hands twisting twist textiles traditional female woman Akha Pouli Akha Pouli Poulee culture NTFP non-timber forest product
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Liana or jungle vine wound round a bamboo stick from the Akha Pouli village of Ban Lao Khao, Luang Namtha province, Lao PDR. Liana vine makes a strong fibre for ‘crocheting’ into a traditional bag used by men and women for carrying items to and from the fields. Liana vine or ‘piat’ in Lao, is harvested from the forest, although these days it is becoming more difficult to find and many woman now use colourful synthetic thread.