Lotus Silk Farm: Amazing craft classes & guided visit
Overview
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2 hours
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An expert will present you in details of the process of production of the flowering plant, growing, harvesting, stem washing, extracting the fibers, spinning the yarn, dying and weaving the fabric. The Lotus Farm is a unique fair trade textile workshop in the world which manufactures lotus textiles while supporting vulnerable women. The textile is the most economical fabric in the world as it does not require any petrol, gas, electricity or any chemicals during all the process. Following a circular economy, the process uses a waste-lotus stem- and creates a new waste that is then transformed into a recycled paper. Indeed, you will also find that the lotus plant is used for its best value (lotus tea, lotus incense, lotus balm, lotus seeds mala necklace, recycled paper ...).
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Use of textile equipment to do your own lotus yarn, lotus paper, incenses...
All Fees and Taxes
Three different handicraft workshops
Lotus Tea
Guided Visit of the Lotus Farm
What To Expect
Book the 2 hours handicraft workshops and classes, learn how to transform the lotus flower into unique handicraft souvenirs. Learn how to do it yourself and make your own lotus fiber yarn, lotus paper, lotus seed bracelet, lotus tea, lotus fiber meditation stick, lotus incense, lotus pistil soap and lotus moon cake. The 2 hours Lotus discovery package include an authentic boat ride to the lotus fields and the tasting of your own lotus tea.
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Lotus Silk Farm: Amazing craft classes & guided visit
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Educational experience.
Tara P,
Mar 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00The place is educational and informative however I booked a tour that they did not do. I booked a boat tour in the lotus fields and they did not message me to tell me that it was not going to happen. So we were disappointed to arrive to find out we were going to not be able to do what we booked. Then after paying in full on viator for the tour we didn’t receive, we were asked to pay 90 dollars to which I said no stating we paid for a tour we are not receiving. So they put us in doing crafts and a tour of the farm which again was educational but setting the expectation for what you paid for versus what you arrive to receive should be considered. The staff there were all friendly women and we have some souvenirs to take home which was nice. The products they make are luxury (299/scarf for example) - I would definitely say it is worth a visit.
Overall it was a fun...
Lisa K,
Feb 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00Overall it was a fun and enjoyable experience, but I did feel a bit rushed. I did not see how the things I did not make were made. I think we should have reminded them that we did not receive a tour. It was at the end of the day and I was not certain what time they close. We made a variety of lotus flower products which I really enjoyed. The paper needs time to dry so we paid to have a tuk tuk deliver it to the hotel. Unfortunately I forgot to tell them about the incense stick I made. They did give us a gift which included everything. The boat tour to the lotus field included the guides creating different lotus flower decorations and showing that the plant is also edible. It was pretty amazing how quickly they can transform the flower.
Highly recommend
Nadia M,
Dec 28, 2023
- Viator
5.00Highly recommend this unique experience! Everything was perfectly organized, the overall price included several activities, and we got something tangible to take home with us. Thank you so much!
Good initiative
Geertje v,
Feb 11, 2023
- Viator
5.005 stars for the good initiative, the ladies that work here are ever so lovely! Boatman was kind and helpful too, thanks to the lovely lady that was on the boat with me…. !
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