Loofah-fiber indoor slippers. Photo: Hong Nhung – VNA
The “Loofah Village” project purchases products from 20 loofah-growing households and provides jobs for dozens of local workers. Photo: Hong Nhung – VNA
Decorative items made from loofah fiber. Photo: Hong Nhung – VNA
Loofah-fiber pet toys exported to Japan. Photo: Hong Nhung – VNA
Do Dang Khoa next to a Christmas tree decorated with loofah fiber. Photo: Hong Nhung – VNA
Bath sponges, facial pads and dish scrubbers made from soft loofah fiber. Photo: Hong Nhung – VNA
Loofah fiber transformed by Do Dang Khoa into vibrant natural flowers. Photo: Hong Nhung – VNA
Young man in Dong Thap starts business from loofah fiber
Driven by the idea of returning to nature and promoting eco-friendly living, Do Dang Khoa - founder of the “Loofah Village” project in My Tra ward, Dong Thap province - has transformed natural materials such as loofah fiber, corn husks, chicken feathers and silkworm cocoons into a wide range of household products. The items vary from pet toys to kitchen scrubbers, bath accessories and more, and are favoured by both domestic consumers and export markets. Photo: Hong Nhung – VNA