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Laos Cultural Heritage of Sericulture and Silk Crafts Adapting to Climate Change

By Noynith Chanthamith

Published on 12 May 2024

Climate Change, Fabrics and Textiles

Climate change is one of the most significant challenges currently facing our planet and one that is most severely impacting globally. This presentation will discuss the impact of climate change on sericulture and weaving communities in Laos by adapting and preserving our cultural heritage through mulberry farming, silkworm raising, natural dyes, and traditional weaving.

Mulberries is a representative family silk farming and handicraft cooperative in Laos to advance an ecological, economic, cultural, and socially sustainable Lao silk and handicraft enterprise that improves villager’s livelihood.