Kommaly Chanthavong is a traditional silk weaver and founder of Mulberries in Laos. She is recipient of Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2015 for the passion for her silk weaving skill that revived and developed the ancient Laotian art creating livelihoods for thousands of poor and war-displaced Laotians.[1][2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Mulberries, silk weaving supports communities and traditions in Laos". November 27, 2019.
  2. ↑ Corporation), NHK (Japan Broadcasting. "The Spirit of Silk Weaving - Kommaly Chanthavong - Direct Talk - NHK WORLD - English" – via www3.nhk.or.jp.
  3. ↑ Francisco, Katerina. "Kommaly Chanthavong: Preserving culture, weaving women's future". Rappler.
  4. ↑ Doyo, Ma Ceres P. "Laotian RM awardee smooth as silk". globalnation.inquirer.net.


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