Sedge mat making in Quang Xuong district
VOV.VN - The tradition of sedge mat making has been preserved through countless generations in the Quang Xuong district of Thanh Hoa province.
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| Local authorities have created favourable conditions for many households within Quang Xuong district to continue their careers. |
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| Farmers must work hard to preserve their traditions. From early in the morning they are present throughout the fields harvesting sedge. |
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| The season for harvesting usually lasts several months. |
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| Sedge in Quang Xuong district is of good quality which the district specializing in making beautiful and durable mats. |
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| Making sedge mats is a demanding task that involves several stages, from planting, harvesting, and drying the sedge, up to the most laborious task of sedge weaving. |
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| Shaking the sedge before storing it |
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| Farmers enjoy a break on the sedge field. |
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| They smile happily after a successful harvest. |
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| A farmer takes 10 consecutive hours to weave two sedge mats. |
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| Sedge mat weaving has greatly contributed to the economic development of Quang Xuong district in recent years. |
