Phu Vinh village, about 30km southwest of central Hanoi, is renowned for its bamboo and rattan weaving. (Photo: Thai Ha/VietnamPlus)Phu Vinh’s strengths lie in its use of natural, environmentally friendly materials such as rattan, bamboo and neohouzeaua. (Photo: Thai Ha/VietnamPlus)Using strands of rattan and bamboo, skilled artisans create intricate products. (Photo: Thai Ha/VietnamPlus)Using strands of rattan and bamboo, skilled artisans create intricate products. (Photo: Thai Ha/VietnamPlus)Phu Vinh’s bamboo and rattan products are sold domestically and exported to demanding markets, including the US, the Republic of Korea, Japan, France, Germany, the UK and Spain. (Photo: Thai Ha/VietnamPlus)Phu Vinh’s bamboo and rattan products are sold domestically and exported to demanding markets, including the US, the Republic of Korea, Japan, France, Germany, the UK and Spain. (Photo: Thai Ha/VietnamPlus)Phu Vinh’s bamboo and rattan products are sold domestically and exported to demanding markets, including the US, the Republic of Korea, Japan, France, Germany, the UK and Spain. (Photo: Thai Ha/VietnamPlus)These products embody the cultural heritage of a rural community in the Red River Delta. (Photo: Thai Ha/VietnamPlus)These products embody the cultural heritage of a rural community in the Red River Delta. (Photo: Thai Ha/VietnamPlus)
Artisans sustain Hanoi’s bamboo and rattan weaving tradition
Located more than 30km southwest of central Hanoi, Phu Vinh craft village is renowned for its intricate bamboo and rattan products made from natural materials. The traditional trade provides jobs for more than 2,000 people, while its products reach markets in Vietnam and abroad.
