Ock Pop Tok (“East meets West” in Lao) was founded to support the women artists of Laos. Over the years, the company has grown from a small shop into one of the most important textile and artisanal institutions in all of Laos and Southeast Asia! We archivally presented this intricate hand woven work in a shadow box using a rustic gold profile from Larson-Juhl’s “Spencer” collection, Crescent matting, hand sew mounting, and TruVue 99% UV filtering and anti-reflective “Museum” glazing.

Needlework manufacturer Semco produced a series entitled “Long Stitch Originals” in 1983. Australian artist and arts writer Sera Waters endeavored to research the historical significance of these textiles. She discovered that the designs were depictions of Australian landscapes and motifs versus the more commonly produced British designs! We have archivally presented this vintage long stitch needlepoint “The Manor” in a purple profile from Bella’s “Jelly” collection, double Crescent matting, and TruVue 99% UV filtering and anti-reflective “Museum” glazing.