Left:
Set of Tai Lue woman’s clothing
Tai Lue. Nalae district, Luang Namtha Province
Handwoven cotton and silk skirt (sin). Hand sewn.
Right:
Set of Tai Lue man’s clothing
Tai Lue. Phakchek village, Luang Prabang Province
Handwoven indigo dyed cotton shirt (seua), pants (tieo) and hat. Hand sewn.
Nowadays it is rare for Tai Lue to wear their complete traditional outfits, even on special occasions. However, they still weave exceptional textiles. Many of the scarves, wall hangings and skirts sold in Luang Prabang town are Tai Lue, as many Tai Lue villages produced cloth for the former royal families in the past.