Lahu Weaving

There are approximately 102,876 Lahus now living in Thailand. The four sub-tribes of Lahu are the Lahu Na, Lahu Sheh Leh, Lahu Shi and Lahu Nyi and they all produce a diversity of designs. Lahu women are skilled in weaving cloth both on back strap and foot treadle looms. Lahu weaving is unique in that the pattern appears on only one side of the cloth. Lahu women also produce delicate and colorful patchwork trims. Lahu men make baskets, crossbows and musical instruments. Below VDO clip is showing Lahu women at work (weaving) :



Thai Tribal Crafts team..