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Marilee,
My husband and I spent 4 weeks in Laos last year at just this time. WE started in the north and then came down to Luang Prabang from Luang NamTha. There are some lovely shops in Luang Prabang and there is a small textile museum as well. You will need to check on the hours as it was nearly always closed when we went by. We stayed in the old section of town, which has some very excellent textile shops, one that we especially liked was just down the road from the Heritage House, where we stayed. As you face the street from Heritage House (a hotel), go to your left and head toward the water. This is the temple district and there are many small stores with some excellent examples of weaving. The night market in Luang Prabang is an excellent place to eat and to shop, but for better weavings, head to the shops in the temple district. In Vientanne, the big market there is a good place, but I think Luang Prabang is better, better prices. If you want more information, just let me know. The silk weaving in Laos is so amazingly fine and detailed. I'm sure you will be pleased.
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