How Many Ways Can You Use a Pakhaoma?

Author: Keovilaysak Sensakda

Illustrator: Nivong Sengsakoun

Translator: Gouri Srinidhi

The Lao bathing towel is the pride of Laos. It has many, little white and black squares. It is called a pakhaoma .

You can take its two ends and tie them to a tree to make a hammock for a little child.

Women use it as a turban to cover their heads to protect them from the hot sun.

Men wear it like a bathing suit when taking a bath.

You can rollup the pakhaoma and use it as a pillow to get a good night’s sleep anywhere!

We also use it as a towel after washing our hands. That’s why it is called the Lao bathingtowel.

You can usethe pakhaoma as a table mat too! Just spread it out on the ground and use it for yourfood.

Elders wear it on their shoulders when offering alms to monkson holy days.

GrandfatherNu uses it as a mat when a chair is not available.

Whena baby is sleeping, mother uses it to carry the baby on her back.

Now both motherand child are happy!

While taking a walk, Uncle Khampa wraps it around his waist like a belt.

Occasionally,it's used as a bag. It's much better than a plastic bag.

The pakhaoma can be as a scarf to keep you warm and snugly in the winter.

The pakhaoma can beworn like a coat. These girls love it!

Whenit gets old and worn out, we can use it to clean our homes.

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This story:How Many Ways Can You Use a Pakhaoma?is translated byGouri Srinidhi. The © for this translation lies with Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Based on Original story:'ຜ້າຂາວມ້າໃຊ້ເຮັດຫຍັງໄດ້ແດ່?', byKeovilaysak Sensakda. © Room to Read , 2018. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

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Cover page:Two children holding a bright patterned cloth, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 2:A bright patterned flying cloth, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 3:Old lady rocking a baby, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 4:Woman carrying flowers, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 5:Man having a bath, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 6:Boy sleeping, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 7:Girl wiping hands on towel, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 8:Boy and girl eating, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 9:Man and woman feeding monks, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 10:Man playing musical instrument, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Disclaimer:https://www.storyweaver.org.in/terms_and_conditions

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Page 11:Woman carrying baby in sling, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 12:Man walking with cloth around waist, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 13:Man carrying cloth bag, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 14:Two children in scarves laughing, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 15:Two women wearing shawls, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Page 16:Girl cleaning the floor, byNivong Sengsakoun© Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Disclaimer:https://www.storyweaver.org.in/terms_and_conditions

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How Many Ways Can You Use a Pakhaoma? (English)

How many different ways can you use a pakhaoma? This book shows that a bathing towel can be used as a bed, keep you warm, carry a baby, and more!

This is a Level 2 book for children who recognize familiar words and can read new words with help.

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