Exploring Phu Tan mat weaving village in Dak Lak province

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Villagers stack sedge into bundles for easier transportation. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
The mat is closely tied to the daily lives and activities of local people through generations. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
In the mat weaving production, the most strenuous stage is harvesting sedge in the fields, usually taking place from 2 to 3 a.m. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Raw materials are crucial so locals must select carefully by choosing medium-sized, straight sedge stalks. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Checking the finished mats before selling. (Photo: VNA). VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Mat weaving machines are used instead of manual weaving, bringing higher economic efficiency. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Artisans meticulously tie white threads around the edges of the mats. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Sedge fibers must be evenly dipped into boiling dye baths to maintain vibrant colors for a longer time. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Villagers stack sedge into bundles for easier transportation. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Exploring Phu Tan mat weaving village in Dak Lak province
The mats from Phu Tan village are durable and skillfully woven by the talented hands of artisans, preserving the unique traditional cultural beauty of the O Loan region in Dak Lak province. This traditional mat weaving craft, which has an over a century history, not only provides livelihoods but also serves as a cultural heritage, the “soul of the countryside” for the local people. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa