Set in lush tropical gardens and located on the banks of the Mekong, the Living Crafts Center by Ock Pop Tok is the perfect place to learn more about the fascinating world of Lao textiles and handicrafts. Created as a way to allow visitors to observe the impressive skills that go into Lao textiles, the Centre brings the concept of “East Meets West” alive. Follow Maysa for a tour - in Chinese - of the Living Crafts Centre by Ock Pop Tok. We have to warn you though, you'll definitely want to jump into a plane for Luang Prabang afterwards...
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Set in lush tropical gardens and located on the banks of the Mekong, the Living Crafts Center by Ock Pop Tok is the perfect place to learn more about the fascinating world of Lao textiles and handicrafts. Created as a way to allow visitors to observe the impressive skills that go into Lao textiles, the Centre brings the concept of “East Meets West” alive. Follow Maysa for a tour - in Chinese - of the Living Crafts Centre by Ock Pop Tok. We have to warn you though, you'll definitely want to jump into a plane for Luang Prabang afterwards...
Shoshana Stewart: Pioneering Craft Business in Kabul
Radio Ock Pop Tok
48 minutes 5 seconds
4 years ago
Shoshana Stewart: Pioneering Craft Business in Kabul
Shoshana Stewart went from studying astrophysics to rebuilding the streets of Kabul. Literally. These days, Shoshana heads Turquoise Mountain, an innovative organisation that focuses on reviving historic buildings and developing craft entrepreneurs. In this episode, she tells us the ins and outs of running projects in some of the world’s most challenging places.
What did she encounter when she first landed in Kabul? How did Turquoise Mountain mobilise master craftsmen to teach their skill to women? Why are energy, beauty and pride integral to success? Our conversation takes us to Turquoise Mountain’s artisan workshops in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan and we’ll hear how a creative leader and a pioneering organisation found success by following ‘roads less travelled’.
Read more on our blog: www.ockpoptok.com/blog/craft-business-kabul
Learn more about Turquoise Mountain: www.turquoisemountain.org
Radio Ock Pop Tok
Set in lush tropical gardens and located on the banks of the Mekong, the Living Crafts Center by Ock Pop Tok is the perfect place to learn more about the fascinating world of Lao textiles and handicrafts. Created as a way to allow visitors to observe the impressive skills that go into Lao textiles, the Centre brings the concept of “East Meets West” alive. Follow Maysa for a tour - in Chinese - of the Living Crafts Centre by Ock Pop Tok. We have to warn you though, you'll definitely want to jump into a plane for Luang Prabang afterwards...
