saoban products catalogue

Product catalogue

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4 cotton rustic scarf

6 Tight weave scarf

9 Oudomxay scarf

10 Household products

12 Thick sulaboul scarf

14 Thin Sulaboul scarf

15 Silk scarf ikat pattern

16 Diamond end heritage scarf

18 Loom 7 scarf

20 Silk fabric

21 Cotton fabric

Catalog

This catalogue is a seletion of cot-

ton, silk, bamboo and recycle bomb

products currently available from the

Saoban store. Saoban products are

handmade, and as a result there may

be variations to colors and finishes of

products. Saoban promotes the use

of natural dyes which produce colors

that may have slight variations from

batch, and from season to season.

Retail prices are quoted

in USD

Wholesale discounts are available.

Please see wholesale policy at the

end of the catalogue.

Wholesale clients

We would be happy to speak with

you about our capabilities and the

ways we can work with you to pro-

vide the higher-quality Lao handi-

crafts available today. All products

displayed can be modified to your

design specifications.

Contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: (856-21) 241-835

Adress:

97/1 Ban Watchan of ChaoAnou Rd

Chanthabouly District

Vientiane, Lao PDR

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Saoban Village Handicrafts

Saoban is a social business that works with traditional

artisans to preserve and promote Lao village crafts. We

work under the principles of fair trade in order to create

employment opportunities for villagers, especially

women, and reduce poverty.

In 2005 PADETC, a Lao non-government organization,

started working with small groups of weavers, providing

them

with technical guidance for product improvement and

small loans to expand their production. Soon, other

weaver groups approached PADETC for startup capital

and help with marketing and business development. The

result was Saoban, which means “village” in Lao. Saoban

represents a dynamic new opportunity to showcase a

range of ancient crafts.

“ When you purchase a Saoban product you provide an income for the artisanand you support and empower rural

communities ”

“ Saoban now works with over 350 artisans in 17

producer groups across 7 provinces

of Laos ”

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Come and see our range which includes beautifully

hand woven silk and cotton textiles using natural dyes,

bamboo wares, silver jerwellery, bags and accessories.

PADETCPADETC works to improve the livelihood of Lao communities in a just and sustainable way.

NATURE DYE From the local material

Indigo blue is made from the leaves and shoots of the “ Kham ”

plant, which grows in many areas in Laos. Making the dye is an

art that involves fermentation of the “ Kham ” and keeping the

mixture in air-tight jars at the required temperature.

Insect resin known as “ Stick lac ” is used to make red and pink.

These are very complicated colors to create. The silk need to be

soaked in gypsum before dyeing and the dye requires adding

ash and tamarind water.

Indigo blue

Red and Pink

Onion skins are boiled to create on orange dye. For

strong colour the fibers are dyed many times.

Orange

yellow dye is made from the wood shavings of the jackfruit tree

Yellow

Grey is made by soaking and fermenting the Mak Gua, a Lao

fruit, Fibres are dyed several times in a cold dye to acheive the

right depth of grey.

Grey

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COTTON SCARF

Loose weave cotton scarf (L)

Code: 011Lm5

Size: 190 x 60cm

The cotton rutic scarf is made by villagers in Savannakhet

province. This is a hand-spun and hand woven organically

grown cotton shawl and hand dyed with natural colors .

COTTON RUTIC SCARFFROM SAVANNAKHET PROVINCE

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Code: 011Lm5

Size: 190 x 60cm

COTTON SCARF

Brown loose weave scarf (L)Code: 011Lm5 Size: 190 x 60cm

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Code: 011Lm5

Size: 190 x 60cm

Loose weave cotton scarf (M)

Code: 011Lm3

Size: 180 x 35cm

COTTON SCARF

TIGHT WEAVE COTTON SCARF

Tight weave cotton scarf (check pattern)

Code: 011TM3

Size: 34 x 185 cm

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SAVANHNAKHET

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Tight weave see through check scarf

Code: 011TM6

Size: 65 x 180 cm

Code: 011CM8, Size: 80 x 190 cm

COTTON SCARF

Tight weave see-through check scarf

Tight weave see-through check scarf

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COTTON SCARF

Cotton tight weave scarf

Code: 011TM3

Size: 38 x 175cm

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Cotton chicken eye scarf

Code: 013H.6

Size: 62 x 195cm

Cotton chicken eye scarf

Code: 013H.6

Size: 62 x 195cm

Cotton table runner(s)

Code: 013H.4

Size: 35 x 180cm

Cotton tight weave scarf

Code: 011TM3

Size: 38 x 175cm

COTTON SCARF

OUDOMXAY COTTONSCARVES

Cotton hand spunand hand wovenwith natural dye

Cotton oudomxay scarf

Code: 024A1

Size: 30 x 155cm

Cotton Oudomxay scarf

Code: 024A4

Size: 40 x 175cm

Oudomxay 2-layer scarf

Code: 024A2

SIze: 12 x 150 cm

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HOUSEHOLD

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Cotton handtowel

Code: 022A25

Size: 25 x 25cm

Bamboo placemat

Code: 206C30

Size: 27 x 37cm

Bamboo coaster with cotton trim

Code: 40.11

Size: 10 x 10cm

Cotton coaster

Code: 40.11

Size: 10 x 10cm

Cotton pillow case

Code: 092P

Size: 45 x 45cm

Cotton ipad cover

Code: 090CP

Size:

Cotton computer bag

Code: 090C13 , 090C15

Size: 13inches and 15 inches

Cotton elephant doll

Code: 831ELL

Size: S , M , L

Cotton bag Japanese style

Code: 091JA5

Size: Free size

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HOUSEHOLD

Cotton patch work

Code: 027P20

Size: 21 x 11cm

Bamboo boxes with cotton

Code: 203TN3

Size: L23 x W12 x H 10

SILK SCARF

THICK SULABOUL SCARF FROM BORLIKHAN Sulaboul scarves are comprised of bands

of thick and thin silk.

The sulaboul thread comes from

the outer layer of the cocoon.

It’s the thickest and naturally

softest thread.

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Lime green thick sulaboul

Code: 111NN3

Size: 35 x 180cm

Available in many clolors

SILK SCARF

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Light gray thick sulaboul

Code: 111NN3

Size: 35 x 180cm

Indigo blue thick sulaboul

Code: 111NN3

Size: 35 x 180cm

Red thick sulaboul

Code: 111NN3

Size: 35 x 180cm

Natural dyes used for dying the yarn are

destilled from leaves, bark, roots and

insect resin which have to be collected

from nearby forests and made into dyes

through a series of complicated boiling

and destilling processes to produce the

shades of natural red, green, blue, black

and gold used in the weaving to give

each piece of textile it’s rich, warm and

soothing look.

THIN SULABOUL scarf from Borlikhan

SILK SCARF

A combination of raw and fine lao silk of contrasting colours, hand wo-

ven to produce a modern striped design. Hand dyed with natural dyes,

available in several colors.

Available on color:

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Thin sulaboul scarf

Code: 111NN3

Size: 35 x 185 cm

SILLKK SSCCCAAARRRFFF

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silk scarf, cup cake pattern

Code: 101CB4

Size: 40 x 175cm

silk scarf, wave ikat pattern

Code: 101CB4

Size: 40 x 175cm

Silk scarf, rainbow pattern

Code: 101RF4

Size: 40 x 175 cm

silk scarf, wave ikat pattern

Code: 101CB4

Size: 40 x 175cm

SILK SCARF

Hand woven supplementary designs. Hand dyed with natural dyes.

SILK SCARF DIAMOND ENDThe Heritage Weave Patterns

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Code: 121DB4

Size: 40 x 185cm

Code: 121DB4

Size: 40 x 185cm

Code: 121DB5

Size: 50 x 190cm

SILK SCARF

Silk scarf diamond end Code: 121DB5, Size: 50 x 190cm

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Silk scarf diamond end

Code: 121DB5

Size: 50 x 190cm

Code: 121DB4

Size: 40 x 185cm

SILK SCARF

Navy blue

Grey

Blue

Light blue

Dark green

Green

Dark red

Red

Red white

Orange

LOOM 7 SCARFColourful

Silk scarf loom7

100% silk with chemical dyed

code: 111AC3

Size: 35 x 180cm

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Silk scarf, border scarf (yellow)

Code: 111NE3

Size: 35 x 175 cm

Silk scarf, border scarf (Indigo blue)

Code: 111NE3

Size: 35 x 175 cmSilk scarf, border scarf (Red and dark mud)

Code: 111NE3

Size: 35 x 175 cm

Silk scarf, border scarf (White and indigo border)

Code: 111NE3

Size: 35 x 175 cm

Available in many colors

SILK SCARF

Silk FabricHand woven raw silk fabric in natural colours

wide: 80 cm

Cotton FabricHand woven Lao cotton fabric in natural colours

wide: 60 ~ 80 cm

Saoban wholesale information

Wholesale Prices20% discount for orders of more than $1000.00 on one invoice.15% discount for orders of more than $500.00 on one invoice.prices subject to change without notice - please confirm prices at the time of ordering.

SampleSamples are sold at retail price with payment due before delivery.If designing a new item the price of the prototype will usually be higher than the unit price once the design confirmed.

Colours, quality and FinishesSaoban products are hand made, and as a result there maybe variations to colors and finishes of products. The beauty of handmade items is that they are unique and in the differences you see the hand of the maker.Soaban promotes the use of natural dyes, which produce colors that may have slight variations from batch to batch, and from season. See quantities and timing below for more information.Ikat designs are created using tie-dyed thread. This produces a different result everytime. Please contact us for more information.

Custom designsAll products displayed can be modified to your design specifications. We will need to communicate reg-ularly as we work with the artisans to find what is possible in each case. if sending through a new design, drawings are useful but exact samples are the best way to communicate your idea to the artisans.We can sew-in your own fabric label with your branding. We require that you acknowledge that the item was made in Laos and prefer that saoban is referenced. For example, “ made in Laos in collaboration with Saoban ”.

Quantities and timingSilk scarvesTiming: ten to twelve weeks for production*Timing for supplementary weave: twelve to sixteen weeks for production*Minimum order: 20 pieces with the same colour and same design.Maximum order for greatest likeness: 30 pieces with the same colour and same design orders of more than 30 pieces are possible although the warp yarn will be changed and so the colour and texture in the next batch can vary slightly. Hand-made products will never be identical, however the most likeness is achieved when the same weaver works on the same loom with the same warp yarn. Please contact us for more infor-mation if you would like to order in large quantities.

Cotton scarvesTiming: 6 weeks for production*Minimum order (and maximum for greatest likeness): 20 pieces with the same colour and same design.*Time for production must be confirmed as it will vary with the season and location of the artisan.Almost all artisans are involved in growing and harvesting their own rice and so timing can change during the planting months (four weeks between May and Octorber) and harvest (usually November). Please con-tact us if you need more information.

ShippingWe can ship products by DHL or by Lao Air Post. If orders are big, we can ship by sea, which is the cheapest option and takes two to three months.Lao Air Post take boxes of up to 20KG, prices for your destination is available upon request, and shipment takes approximately two weeks.DHL can ship in three to five days.

PaymentTerm: Payment is required before shipment.Payment is by wire transfer and buyer bears all bank charges inclulding bank charge by Intermediary bank and Lao bank for incoming tranfer.

Contact us1. Mr. Bandith Ladpakdy, ManagerPhone: (856) 20 - 5510-0034Email: [email protected]. Mr. Soubandith Lattanavong, communicate and publicationPhone: (856) 20 - 9781-3659Email: [email protected]. Main email: [email protected]: www.saobancrafts.com

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