This beautiful vintage hand woven silk and cotton textile is from Laos where the tradition of silk weaving is centuries old – a skill passed from mother to daughter. It is from Xiang Khouang, north-eastern Laos, and is about 70 years old. The Naga motif was hand woven on a wooden loom and is an important symbol in Lao Buddhism. It represents the divine life giving force. The maker’s name is also woven into the piece.