Join local artisans in Luang Prabang to handcraft Mulberry Saa paper and decorative lanterns. This four-hour, family-friendly workshop teaches sustainable techniques and leaves you with handmade keepsakes and a deeper appreciation for Lao craft.
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You step off a shaded street in Luang Prabang and into a bright studio where the air smells faintly of wet fiber and jasmine tea. Artisans at the Porsaa Learning Center spread strips of mulberry bark pulp on wooden frames while sunlight from high windows picks out gilded temple roofs beyond. The workbench is both classroom and compact laboratory—sheets of fresh Saa paper stack slowly as you press, press, and press again.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires standing and light manual work.
Wildlife
History
Saa paper production in Laos ties to Buddhist and bookmaking traditions; the craft grew around mulberry cultivation and small household workshops in the north.
Conservation
Mulberry fiber is a fast-renewing resource, but responsible workshops emphasize sustainable bark harvesting and minimal chemical use to protect waterways and local flora.
Reserve your spot on the Mulberry Saa Paper and Lantern Making Workshop in Luang Prabang today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a passport copy
Tours commonly request a passport copy for verification—carry a digital or paper copy to avoid delays at pickup.
Wear clothes you can get wet
Pulp and dyes can splash; choose quick-dry or older clothes and shoes that can handle damp studio floors.
Allow drying time
Freshly formed paper needs time to dry fully—ask staff if they can finish pieces for travel or plan to ship fragile items home.
Carry small cash for extras
Artisans may sell additional materials or finished goods—have Lao kip on hand for purchases and tips.
Old t-shirt or apron
Protects clothing from pulp, dyes, and glue during hands-on paper and lantern work.
Small towel or handkerchief
Useful for drying hands and wiping small spills between steps.
Phone or camera
Capture process shots and finished pieces; ask before photographing artisans at close range.
Reusable tote or craft bag
Carry wet or fragile sheets safely and keep finished lanterns protected for transit.