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Lao PDR - Rural life - Ethnic minorities

An Akha woman twists Liana vine to make into 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: 3162x3162 / 955.4KB; 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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An Akha woman twists Liana vine to make into 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.