Laotian Silk Shawl

Wing Luke Museum Collection 1993.040.001

Wing Luke Museum Collection 1993.040.001

Looking at the detail of this silk shawl, typically worn for special occasions in pairs over a black shirt, one wrapped around the torso and one draped down the front, we couldn’t help but think of the coming of brighter, sunnier days. (Remember to set your clocks forward one hour this Sunday with the start of daylight saving time!) 

 As you make plans to get out more, here are some local Seattle area Laotian American businesses to visit and support:   

Song Phang Kang, restaurant in the Chinatown-International District 

Viengthong, restaurant in Rainier Valley, near the Mt. Baker Light Rail station 

Vientiane Grocery Store, grocery and deli in Rainier Valley, at Graham and MLK Jr. Way S 

Max Chan