Luang Prabang Shop by Mekong Delta Travel

Th Sakkarin
Tel: 071 212611 (info)

This beautiful old building carries a collection of unique and carefully selected Lao crafts, including handmade sǎa (mulberry bark) paper. This gallery started the revival of sǎa arts in Laos. There are books on the region, artworks, an upstairs gallery with rotating exhibits, a knowledgeable owner and an upstairs veranda ideal for tea-sipping.

 

Pathana Boupha Antique House

29/4 Ban Visoun
Tel: 071 212262 (info)

In an impressive old French mansion, Pathana Boupha carries antique statuary, jewellery, silverwork (especially antique silver betel-nut sets), Royal Lao government currency and old photos, mostly from the Lao owners' private collection. It also sells high-quality textiles (originals as well as reproductions) from the various ethnic groups around Laos.

Thithpeng Maniphone

Ban Wat That
Thithpeng Maniphone crafted silverware for Luang Prabang royalty before 1975 (Thailand's royal family are now some of his best customers). He has 15 apprentice silversmiths working under him to create his designs, but still does the most delicate work himself, including ceremonial swords and spears.