May 24th was last day to see some fabulous textiles from …

Above The Fray Textiles

Show and Sale 11am – 3pm

 

ABOVE THE FRAY  TRADITIONAL HILLTRIBE ART represent the finest traditional artists who live in hilltribe Laos and Vietnam.

From their website:  “Our hand-woven silks, cotton and hemp textiles, basketry, jewelry and other arts are as meaningful in these artists’ lives today as they have been for generations. Who the artists are, what they value, and generations of tradition are woven into each creation.

While these artists come from a diversity of ethnicities – Tai Daeng, H’mong, Katu, Lao Loum, Dzao, Akha and others – they all share a passion, talent, and reputation for creating the highest-quality textiles and other arts using traditional materials, methods and motifs. We are particularly pleased to represent the sophisticated and intricate traditional silks of Houaphon Province in NE Laos.

In an era of rapid modernization and expanding opportunities, we recognize that these long-inherited art-forms, and the indigenous cultures they support, will better sustain their vitality and vibrancy if new interest and markets are generated.

All items at Above the Fray have been personally selected directly from the artist or in village markets in hilltribe Laos and Vietnam. A photo of the artist with each one-of-a-kind piece is often available with the purchase of that piece.”