Discover Luang Prabang through Passa Paa

Passa Paa is known for its colorful prints, but did you know each print has a meaning behind it? Designing these prints was no easy tasks. Both Pok and Heather spent many months researching and brainstorming ideas. The goal was to have symbols and shapes that are important for the Hmong and Lao culture but at the same time are symmetrical and adaptable. So far we have 8 prints that fill our shop and hearts with meaning and color. We hope you enjoy learning about their meanings and from now on, every time you see a Passa Paa product you are able to see there is a story behind its materials, behind the hands that made them and the prints it carries.

Hmong culture, Face masks, PrintsHeather SmithFebruary 5, 2021laos, sustainable, handmade, culture, ethnic knowledge, hmong, face masks, prints, hand print

The meaning behind Passa Paa prints

Passa Paa is known for its colorful prints, but did you know each print has a meaning behind it? Designing these prints was no easy tasks. Both Pok and Heather spent many months researching and brainstorming ideas. The goal was to have symbols and shapes that are important for the Hmong and Lao culture but at the same time are symmetrical and adaptable. So far we have 8 prints that fill our shop and hearts with meaning and color. We hope you enjoy learning about their meanings and from now on, every time you see a Passa Paa product you are able to see there is a story behind its materials, behind the hands that made them and the prints it carries.

Hmong culture, Face masks, PrintsHeather SmithOctober 14, 2020laos, sustainable, handmade, culture, ethnic knowledge, hmong, face masks, prints, hand print

How the One for One face mask donations have reached beyond borders

We decided to share with you were the One for One face masks donations have gone to and who they are benefiting. All of the following companies or organizations are good-doers that inspire us and have supported us through this journey. We hope you get to know them and if you can, support them as well by donating or sharing their work.

Back to school in a Pandemic

Whether you are in Laos, in the UK or in the US, it seems like the whole world is talking about one thing this week: Back to School in a pandemic. Each country and each state has had different ways of approaching this Back to School event. For us at Passa Paa it has been very interesting to see the different approaches and ways of dealing with this event. Because of this, we decided to collect interesting links that might be helpful for you as a parent, a student or as a teacher.

Face masksHeather SmithAugust 27, 2020laos, natural dyes, sustainable, handmade, culture, ethnic knowledge, hmong, facemasks, reusable

Choose reusable face masks and other steps to help the environment

Passa Paa is very clear about how deeply we care about the environment and reducing our impact on it. This concern is addressed in our production practices, use of natural organic materials and in some cases the purpose of the accessories we produce. Some of the products that you can purchase to avoid single plastic use are our Market Bags, Bees Wax Wraps and Bamboo Straws and now our Reusable Face Coverings!

Face masksHeather SmithAugust 19, 2020laos, natural dyes, sustainable, handmade, culture, ethnic knowledge, hmong, facemasks, reusable

Save the Children´s music video for Laos on Covid prevention

Save the Children and Running Reel made this music video focusing on Covid prevention. Spot the Passa Paa face mask donated as part of our One for One initiative.

The effectiveness behind our face masks lies in the middle lining!

Passa Paa face masks are made with high quality materials to ensure their effectiveness. After much research, we reached the best combination of materials and comfort that we were looking for.

Face Masks For everybody!! Introducing Passa Paa's ONE for ONE Project.

One for One is a simple concept. For every mask that a customer buys we give one mask to someone that needs it.