Two Cultural Spaces, One House
Kyara Arthouse is home to two distinct but complementary cultural offerings. The Kyara Gallery hosts art exhibitions, artist talks, music theatre, film screenings, and cultural events open to the public. Separately, Meo Meo Atelier—the dedicated studio of co-founder and artist Phạm Ngọc Trâm—offers intimate workshops in traditional Vietnamese embroidery and natural dyeing.
Kyara Gallery
Exhibitions & Cultural Events
Kyara's ~75sqm gallery and event space has hosted solo and group art exhibitions, music theatre, film screenings, artist residency open studios, lectures, and cultural performances. The space is open to proposals from artists and cultural practitioners working in any discipline.
Exhibition Openings
Gallery openings featuring resident artists, local practitioners, and international collaborators.
Artist Talks
In-conversation sessions with visiting and resident artists. Free for guests; open to the public by reservation.
Music & Performance
Intimate performances in the gallery space—from experimental music to traditional cultural forms.
Film & Lectures
Screenings and talks exploring art, culture, and the environment in Vietnam and the wider region.
Meo Meo Atelier
Fine Art Workshop by Pham Ngoc Tram
Meo Meo Atelier is the dedicated embroidery and textile art studio of artist and co-founder Phạm Ngọc Trâm, established in Hoi An in 2014. A graduate of Vietnam National Fine Art University and the École Lesage in Paris, Tram has spent decades documenting endangered Vietnamese textile traditions and translating that research into living practice. Her workshops are intimate, unhurried, and rooted in genuine cultural knowledge.
Vietnamese Hand Embroidery Heritage
Learn traditional Vietnamese hand embroidery techniques passed down through generations. Working with pure mulberry silk threads on natural fabrics, Tram guides you through foundational stitches and the cultural stories embedded in each motif.
What You'll Learn
- ✓Traditional Vietnamese stitch patterns
- ✓Silk thread handling and colour theory
- ✓Cultural significance of motifs and symbols
- ✓Basic embroidery composition
Natural Dyeing
Explore plant-based dye processes using native dye plants from the garden and local markets. Draw from centuries of Vietnamese textile heritage to create your own colour palette using pure mulberry silk.
What You'll Learn
- ✓Identification of native dye plants
- ✓Natural dye extraction techniques
- ✓Mordanting and colour fastness
- ✓Traditional Vietnamese dye recipes
Artist Talk: The Beauty of Vietnamese Embroidery & Textile Heritage
A deep journey into the history and beauty of Vietnamese hand embroidery and textiles led by Tram. Guests have the rare opportunity to view ancient embroidery and textile artefacts from Kyara's private collection—pieces Tram has gathered through years of field research across Vietnamese craft villages.
What You'll Learn
- ✓History of Vietnamese embroidery traditions
- ✓Regional textile techniques and their origins
- ✓Rare artefacts from the private collection
- ✓Contemporary relevance of heritage craft
All workshops are led by Phạm Ngọc Trâm in small groups (max 6 participants). Private sessions available on request.
To book or enquire: meomeoembroidery@gmail.com · Learn more at phamngoctram.com
Experience Kyara Arthouse
Attend an exhibition opening, book a craft workshop, or simply come and see what's on.