Ma Te Sai | Shop in Luang Prabang, Laos and buy traditional Fair Trade gifts and crafts that help the local people

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Tailu Cotton Placemats and Napkins
Traditional lao designs with a modern twist for your table. For more info...

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11 May 2013 World Fair Trade Day

Ma Té Sai celebrated World Fair Trade Day by attending, with our fellow members, the Fair Trade Laos event in Vientiane. Stalls and workshops gave people the opportunity to learn crafts, taste and test fair trade products and buy fair trade goods. Held at the Vientiane International School, students acted as ambassadors for Fair Trade handing out literature and encouraging people to join the quiz to learn more about what Fair Trade in Laos really means.Our wooden geckos sold out, always a popular item in Vientiane.

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For easier shopping we now have a catalogue and pricelist for you to download. Read our latest newsletter for more information and if you enjoy sewing, treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon learning Hmong reverse embroidery, check here for details.

from the village

Ma Té Sai means “where is it from?” in Lao. We choose and design beautiful gifts and household items that are hand made by people, from villages around Laos. Some of our artisans are from remote areas making objects that are part of their tradition and culture, some are farmers growing local produce, and some are disadvantaged, working in workshops in villages of Vientiane, where they are developing new skills and a better life.

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for the village

We buy directly from villagers, from village cooperatives, and from organisations whom help vulnerable people of Laos. When you purchase Ma Té Sai items you are helping us bring additional income to these people, villages and organisations. They, then can continue with their traditions, continue to make beautiful handcrafted items, and gain a better standard of living.