I recently met Tiao Nithakhong Somsanith at the 5th International Conference on Lao Studies, in Bangkok.  He transformed a drab classroom into a sacred space—golden embroideries of the Buddha, lace-like stencils of angels hovering like snowflakes on the windows overlooking the Chao Praya river, and an aura of the timelessness that imbues these ancient arts. Amongst […]