Veomanee learned weaving at the age of 8, by helping her mother weave the easy parts of patterns for woven textiles used in daily life. She also learned natural dye skills from her mother, a well-respected weaver known for her knowledge of natural dyes.

In 2000, Veomanee Duangdala co-founded OckPopTok. OckPop Tok’s Living Crafts Centre, an innovative textile gallery and workshop in Luang Prabang, provides sustainable employment to 400 artisans throughout Laos.