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Ock Pop Tok

Ock Pop Tok is a company in Laos that started in the year 2000. The company makes and weaves bags, purses, clothes, home decor pieces, along with other miscellaneous accessories by hand that are for purchase.

Origin of company
 The founders wanted to start a fair trade company for the people of Luang Prabang to have a good job to support their families and to support the locals by purchasing their materials. Ock Pop Tok means "East Meets West" in the native language of Laos.'''

Start Up
 The company started in 2000 in hopes of supporting locals for materials and staff for the company. Ock Pop Tok wanted to grow and evolve with the world around them. To accomplish this they introduced new patterns and textiles to their portfolio. Since opening their first location in Luang Prabang in 2000, their business has flourished and now have two more locations.'''

Impact
 Ock Pop Tok stands behind their philosophy which is to empower women through traditions and to promote Loation tradtions around the world. The company has also made public pledges to the environment. They aim to minimize their carbon footprint as much as possible.'''