Hanoi craft village busy for bamboo and rattan export orders

For generations, craftsmen in Phu Vinh craft village have transformed bamboo and rattan into intricate works of art, preserving the essence of Hanoi’s traditional culture.

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The craft of bamboo and rattan weaving requires patience, diligence and meticulous attention to detail.

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According to craftsmen, popular items include gift boxes, gift bags, hats, fruit baskets, suitcases, handbags, rattan furniture, bamboo furniture, and interior decoration products for restaurants and hotels, which have drawn much attention of customers in recent years.

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The process of creating the gift basket frame requires high precision to ensure durability.

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The craftsman pays attention to every small detail on the handcrafted product.

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The process of splitting rattan requires the skill and experience from the craftsman.

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A bustling workspace at a traditional rattan and bamboo weaving production facility

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Many export orders have been completed in time for delivery to international partners.

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The Phu Vinh rattan and bamboo weaving village attracts many students from universities and fine arts schools, as well as numerous domestic and international media outlets and organisations, who come to learn, study, and conduct research.

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Phu Vinh village's rattan and bamboo products are highly favoured by markets such as the UK, France, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.

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Souvenir products such as rattan earrings and necklaces are priced from VND30,000 to VND200,000 each item.

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Gift baskets cost between VND70,000 and VND200,000 each; handbags from VND180,000 to VND800,000 each; and rattan furniture sets range from VND3 million to VND10 million per set.

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Over the years, craftsmen have maintained the traditional art of weaving and breathed new life into rustic products, creating unique artworks that are highly acclaimed worldwide.