Fieldwork research in Lao | Tia Dam people at Sop Aed. Even they can conserve traditional house, but they dress up quite similar to Lao people. | Photograph
Fieldwork research in Lao | Tai Dam [Black Tai] elderly woman at Sop Aed dresses in traditional costume, which is similar to Tai Dam in Vietnam. (This group migrated from Vietnam to settle in Houaphan province.) | Photograph
Fieldwork research in Lao | A Tai Dam [Black Tai] is spreading out shawl before covering the head to express Tai Dam [Black Tai] traditional clothing. | Photograph
Fieldwork research in Lao | A Tai Dam [Black Tai] elderly woman in mourning attire. Her head is covered with white shawl instead of the black one which is normally used in general occasions. (Shawl is quite similar to Tai Dam [Black Tai] in Petchburi, Thailand). | Photograph
Fieldwork research in Lao | Tai Dam [Black Tai] vernacular house. On the roof top pieces of wood are crossed like buffalo horn. It shows social status as “principal” or “potentate” in the community. | Photograph
