What a lovely experience for our family. My kids and I booked a tea strainer basket weaving class. It was held at a beautiful retreat resort center on some quiet land that houses an eco farm.
It was a small class and we had the instructor, as well as a nice guy named "Two" (sorry about spelling) who spoke English. We spent our time learning how to weave and cut, as well as talking about the different types of bamboo and other materials used.
We also got to watch a woman in the river collect river weeds and we sampled some once we went back in to town.
Once we finished the class, we were able to walk the grounds, play on a swing along the river, and admire the serenity outside the city.
Great price at $25 USD for adults and even though we have not been shopping on our long trip because we travel light, we are taking home our souvenir tea strainers.