Lao cotton has a uniquely soft handfeel, but it's also challenging to work with at scale. Find out more about the history of cotton farming and the unique qualities of cotton from northern Laos.

The Khummu ethnic communities have been using piet jungle vine bags for generations. Now, the bags are sold at Zara Home and mislabeled as "straw bags". A deep dive into what happens when local goes global — story coming soon!