Ock Pop Tok Store
Ock Pop Tok Store
4.5
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
As Lonely Planet says 'A byword for quality...' Our store in central Luang Prabang sells our award winning silk, hemp and cotton textiles from our Living Craft Centre and Village Weaver Projects. Contemporary and traditional designs feature in scarves, bags, homewares clothing and artwork. Our knowledgeable and passionate staff are on hand to guide you through the meanings and stories behind our textiles.
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milliesmum2016
Christchurch, New Zealand1,768 contributions
Jan 2020
Just in case you don't have a chance to go out to the LIving Craft Centre on the river, the shop is right in the middle of town. It's a mini museum of Lao craft and textiles with lovely things displayed for inspection and sale in an old traditional building in a lovely garden with a cafe appended.
If you do want to expand your Ock Pop Tok experience, then there is a free tuktuk standing by to whisk you out there and bring you back. Just ask the sales staff.
There are clean toilets on site also.
If you do want to expand your Ock Pop Tok experience, then there is a free tuktuk standing by to whisk you out there and bring you back. Just ask the sales staff.
There are clean toilets on site also.
Written 8 March 2020
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Dear milliesmum2016,
Thank you for your great feedback on our shops! As a fair trade shop committed to advancing the livelihood of Lao artisans and preserving their incredible skills, it's wonderful to receive such enthusiastic support for our shops and our products!
Kind regards,
The Ock Pop Tok Team
Written 9 March 2020
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runningnose
singapore123 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I visited both this Heritage shop and also the Boutique by Ock Pop Tok nearby. Got some scarves as the quality is great. Staff are also very friendly, speak English well and knowledgeable about the products. Enjoyable shopping experience.
Written 18 February 2020
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Dear runningnose,
Thank you for visiting our two shops in town! We are happy to hear you liked our handmade textiles and enjoyed the in-store experience. Your purchase of our fair trade textiles helps support our ongoing collaboration with Lao artisans, particularly women. Thank you for mentioning our friendly and knowledgeable staff!
Kind regards,
The Ock Pop Tok Team
Written 19 February 2020
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nicholaswillmott
Chicago, IL177 contributions
Feb 2020
They have several locations, we visited them all. We loved the products which are beautifully made (and displayed in the store), they seem a little expensive compared to others you see in town, but the quality is great. Don’t make the mistake we made which was to not buy something because we couldn’t decide, and we now regret that as we are back home.
Written 20 February 2020
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Dear nicholaswillmott,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and appreciation for our work. We operate on a platform of fair trade and pay our artisan collaborators fair wages, including annual leave and medical benefits. While this add to the cost, we feel like there is tremendous value in keeping traditional skills in use and providing livelihood opportunities. -- If you would like to buy something, please check out our online shop and/or send us an email describing what you wish you had bought and we'll be happy to ship it you!
Cheers,
The Ock Pop Tok Team
Written 24 February 2020
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Lisa C
Medford, OR65 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
High quality hand woven goods from local artisans. Lots of color here along with a range of items; wall-hangings, clothing, purses. Prices reflect the quality of getting a meticulous piece of art by a Lao craftsperson.
Written 17 June 2019
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Thank you for the amazing 5-star review!
It is really appreciated by all of us here, especially our Retail Team whose priority is the textile selection and guests experience. We are so glad to hear that you value the work that goes behind our products and hope that you come back to visit us again very soon!
Warmest regards,
Hilary & The Ock Pop Tok Team
Written 20 June 2019
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Andrew Y
Wellow, UK407 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
My regret is not buying the large wall hanging by a master weaver that I saw here. I'll now enter into email dialogue to see if they still have it and can send it.
The quality and style of the work here is outstanding. Having subsequently seen most of the other "leading" outlets across Laos and Cambodia I'd say that this has the best and most reasonably priced top-quality weaving and such that can be found. The craftsmanship in the larger wall hangings is astounding. If you are starting in LP and you see something you like here then buy it, you won't find better as I found to my cost.
The quality and style of the work here is outstanding. Having subsequently seen most of the other "leading" outlets across Laos and Cambodia I'd say that this has the best and most reasonably priced top-quality weaving and such that can be found. The craftsmanship in the larger wall hangings is astounding. If you are starting in LP and you see something you like here then buy it, you won't find better as I found to my cost.
Written 14 February 2015
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SeanRB
Dubai, United Arab Emirates10 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
We wandered into Ock Pop Tok when walking around Luang Prabang on the first day of our stay, and made it a point to come back before leaving. The craftsmanship of their goods is unlike anything we had seen up until that point... everything is made by hand on location and done in the traditional Lao style. This is compared to the numerous markets where we have seen the exact same patterns and products across every similar store claiming that their products are made "by hand" but done at a location not accessible by tourists.
The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about discussing the various methods and meanings behind the crafts being displayed. We were given an impromptu 101 in Lao design and weaving techniques by a staff member through a natural interaction and just being so blown away by their beauty. Furthermore, the shop supports local workers with fair wages and supports traditional lao designs and techniques - even going as far as providing free english tutoring to sales staff.
The items are a bit more expensive than other stores - however, you are buying real hand-made and high-quality goods in support of local businesses versus machine made garbage made in sweatshops.
I highly recommend this store, if only to see the beauty of their crafts.
The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about discussing the various methods and meanings behind the crafts being displayed. We were given an impromptu 101 in Lao design and weaving techniques by a staff member through a natural interaction and just being so blown away by their beauty. Furthermore, the shop supports local workers with fair wages and supports traditional lao designs and techniques - even going as far as providing free english tutoring to sales staff.
The items are a bit more expensive than other stores - however, you are buying real hand-made and high-quality goods in support of local businesses versus machine made garbage made in sweatshops.
I highly recommend this store, if only to see the beauty of their crafts.
Written 9 January 2015
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Dara-Khmer
Melbourne, Australia3,838 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
`If you want cheap - go to the night market.
If you want authentic that has the artists name on it and items from many different tribal groups then this is a great place.
Beautiful items in great store
If you want authentic that has the artists name on it and items from many different tribal groups then this is a great place.
Beautiful items in great store
Written 25 July 2014
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longbeachCalifornia
Long Beach, CA227 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Beautiful handicrafts. Very expensive.
Nice to have demonstration area.
Great restaurant - we had lunch overlooking the river. Excellent food and large selection of options.
Nice to have demonstration area.
Great restaurant - we had lunch overlooking the river. Excellent food and large selection of options.
Written 16 May 2019
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Thank you for the 4-star rating!
Yes, but please note that the reason why our products are priced slightly higher than other places is to reflect our company mission, which is to uphold fair trade values of producing high quality, authentic, handmade products using the finest natural and raw materials.
Glad you enjoyed our cafe as well and we hope to see you again very soon! :)
Regards,
Hilary and the Ock Pop Tok team
Written 20 May 2019
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roykmcc
Nottingham, UK36 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
I nearly spent ÂŁ1500 which I could not afford and had to be dragged away from this place. My eye had been caught by an exquisite golden wall hanging. My wife sensibly told me to sleep on it! There are much cheaper pieces here but the standard of the work is breathtaking. If you are in Luang Prabang then this is a must see.
Written 17 April 2019
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Thank you so much for your excellent review and 5 star rating.
Your wife is right, there are less expensive pieces but based on what you say, you got a true master piece of authentic handmade textiles. We are glad to know that you appreciate the quality and the work.
Enjoy your wall hanging and we hope to see you again in Luang Prabang.
Khob chai,
Hilary and the Ock Pop Tok team.
Written 18 April 2019
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fiamma11
Tysons Corner, VA5,995 contributions
Jun 2018
While in Luang Prabang we visited two of the Ock Pop Tok shops which were very close to each other, within the historic area. The textiles are of high quality with 50 percent of the proceeds going back to the individual weavers. This made us eager to do our souvenir shopping at this location, a silk shirt for our son, a beautifully woven scarf for me and a doll for a friend. The wall hangings are beautiful as are all the items in the shops.
Written 6 June 2018
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Hi Fiamma,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and 5-star rating! It's truly appreciated by all of us here, especially our Retail team whose priority is our guests and helping them to find the perfect piece from Laos to bring home with them. We are really happy to hear that you found a silk shirt, scarf and doll for you and your loved ones. We'll also let our staff know about your kind remarks. We hope you have a safe journey home and hopefully see you in Luang Prabang soon again.
Warmly,
Hilary & the Ock Pop Tok team
Written 6 June 2018
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