As you pass through the Katang villages, you will notice a variety of complex looms in different sizes used to weave cotton and silk with intricate designs. Some of these looms are the width of a house! Marvel at techniques that you will only see practised here, timeless, just as they have been for generations.

You will be intrigued to observe that the real art comes in hand threading the complex designs at the bottom of the cloths, some of which can take several days. Toumlan weavers also breed their own silk worms using rattan basket trays and local mulberry leaves, which you may also get to see, if you are lucky!

See and do:

• Admire the intricate cotton and silk designs woven by the Katang women
• Get up close with the squirmy silk worms
• Watch the women create intricate gold and silver thread patterns on cloth

Food and drink:

You can buy snacks and bottled water in most of these villages, but is always good to bring some water.

How to get there:

The Toumlan weaving trail is 52km north of Salavan town on Route 23.

Organised for you:

There are several local travel agents based in Pakse who can organise this trip for you or visit the Tourism Information Office in Salavan town.