Everything started with one of Pok's very own garments. Nothing less than her Hmong pleated wedding skirt! Other than weddings, this traditional skirts are also worn for Hmong New Year and various other traditional ceremonies. Using this specific skirt as a source of inspiration, we knew we wanted to take on the challenge of mixing cross-stitching, hand printing, appliqué AND pleats into one majestic piece that would be a Passa Paa Hmong skirt. .

Hmong culture, appliqué, Hemp, IndigoHeather SmithSeptember 16, 2020laos, sustainable, handmade, culture, ethnic knowledge, hmong, appliqué, hmong skirt, hmong culture

Hemp: The thread of tradition and possibilities

For Passa Paa, working with hemp means supporting tradition, culture and an eco-friendly material that gives us the natural feel we strive for. The hemp we use comes from villages nestled high up in the far reaching mountains of Laos.
We’re hoping to reach more and more of these villages in the years to come, to help support their unique skillset and treasured knowledge.

Hmong culture, HempHeather SmithAugust 11, 2020laos, sustainable, handmade, culture, ethnic knowledge, akha, hmong, lanten