♥ A woman in traditional Lao clothing, inspired by Lao folk crafts, purchased in Laos - Country: Laos - Design: Folk craft - Frame material: Wood, made in Japan - String manufacturing country: Japan ❀ Several decades ago, I went on a trip to Laos via Vietnam with a friend. The guide spoke in English, but Japanese people seemed to be rare, and a Japanese JICA staff member spoke to us and we heard various stories. At that time, the construction of the China-Laos railway was underway with Chinese loans. It is now completed. JICA Japan was supporting the soft aspects. By the way, JICA was the first country to be dispatched in the world in December 1965. JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers. This year is the 60th anniversary. I thought I wanted a souvenir from Laos, and there were few items, so I bought this. I am selling it this time. It is an art piece of a woman in traditional clothing. It looks like paper, not fabric, but the patterns are interesting. I think the traditional weaving is wonderful. The wrap skirt is called a sinh, and the cloth worn over the shoulder is called a pha biang. ● Brief introduction to Laos Laos is a socialist country located in the inland of Southeast Asia. It is a member of ASEAN and the only landlocked country. Most of the country is mountainous, and the Mekong River flows in the west. It was once a French territory and gained independence after World War II. After a civil war, the current system was established in 1975. A country where you can feel the beauty of magnificent nature, the richness of culture, and the kindness of people. ◎ This time, Princess Aiko's official overseas visit to Laos for the 70th anniversary ◎ ❄→ Size including the frame ~ Height x Width 26x20.5cm Weight 0.340kg (Frame is made in Japan, 1cm thick) ♦ It is not new, but the condition is good. It is a folk craft of a local support product for a country that I hope will develop further. I have been displaying it at home until now. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. If you are interested, please consider it.