Decorative velvet passport bag, made from cotton and nylon.

 Handmade in Thailand

Thousands of Lahu refugees live in the Thai-Burma border areas in Chaing Mai, Mae Hong Song and Chiang Rai. Most of the Lahu people who live in Thailand are undocumented immigrants and as a result, have little very little opportunity to find work to support themselves and their families.

Many Lahu women are skilled in weaving cloth, both on back-strap and foot-treadle looms, producing delicate patchwork trims, and unusual embroidery work. Many make handmade items such as these passport bags. DaisyRox is a direct supplier of Lahu h, providing fair trade income generation. By the selling products such as this passport bag, Lahu families have a glimmer of hope of empowerment and freedom.