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Bamboo fan weaving
Split bamboo locked into tight hexagonal patterns, by hand.
Living traditions
About
In Ban Phraek, north of the old capital, weavers split bamboo into fine strips and lock them into tight hexagonal and diamond patterns to make hand fans, a skill passed down household to household.
Each fan is finished with a cloth or leaf border and a bound handle. The same weave underlies baskets, trays and the ngob sun-hat, a living technique, not a museum piece.
Where to find it
Where to find it, the villages, workshops and markets around the province where this craft is still made and sold. Tap a pin or card to locate it, then open Google Maps for directions.