Upholding traditional rattan and bamboo weaving craft in Nghe An

  • Traditional weaved products from the Yen Khe Rattan and Bamboo Craft Cooperative, Chinh Yen village, Mon Son commune. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
    Traditional weaved products from the Yen Khe Rattan and Bamboo Craft Cooperative, Chinh Yen village, Mon Son commune. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
  • The “la cam” (magenta leaves) is used by the Thai ethnic people in Nghe An to dye their handmade woven products. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
    The “la cam” (magenta leaves) is used by the Thai ethnic people in Nghe An to dye their handmade woven products. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
  • Products featuring intricate designs—such as flowers, foliage, animals, and natural elements characteristic of the mountainous forests inhabited by the Thai ethnic people—are popular among customers in European countries. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
    Products featuring intricate designs—such as flowers, foliage, animals, and natural elements characteristic of the mountainous forests inhabited by the Thai ethnic people—are popular among customers in European countries. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
  • Selecting bamboo strips to weave a product. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
    Selecting bamboo strips to weave a product. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
  • The traditional rattan and bamboo weaving group in Yen Khe, Chinh Yen village, Mon Son commune, puts the finishing touches on woven pieces. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
    The traditional rattan and bamboo weaving group in Yen Khe, Chinh Yen village, Mon Son commune, puts the finishing touches on woven pieces. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
  • Skillful hands of local women in Nghe An weave the bamboo strips together with a special pattern. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
    Skillful hands of local women in Nghe An weave the bamboo strips together with a special pattern. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
  • Traditional handcrafted products from the Yen Khe Rattan and Bamboo Craft Cooperative, Chinh Yen village, Mon Son commune. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
    Traditional handcrafted products from the Yen Khe Rattan and Bamboo Craft Cooperative, Chinh Yen village, Mon Son commune. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
  • Vi Thi Hong, a resident of Chinh Yen village in Con Cuong commune (Nghe An), is dedicated to preserving the traditional craft of bamboo and rattan weaving. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
    Vi Thi Hong, a resident of Chinh Yen village in Con Cuong commune (Nghe An), is dedicated to preserving the traditional craft of bamboo and rattan weaving. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
  • Bamboo is split and whittled into strips, then soaked in dye to serve as material for weaving. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
    Bamboo is split and whittled into strips, then soaked in dye to serve as material for weaving. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
  • Traditional hand-woven rattan and bamboo products from the Yen Khe Rattan and Bamboo Weaving Cooperative, located in Chinh Yen village, Mon Son commune. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
    Traditional hand-woven rattan and bamboo products from the Yen Khe Rattan and Bamboo Weaving Cooperative, located in Chinh Yen village, Mon Son commune. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
  • Rattan and bamboo products are showcased at stilt houses—community-based lodging facilities—for visitors. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
    Rattan and bamboo products are showcased at stilt houses—community-based lodging facilities—for visitors. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
The traditional craft of weaving bamboo and rattan among ethnic minority communities in the western region of Nghe An province is gradually regaining its vitality. Alongside efforts to preserve the craft, initiatives such as diversifying product designs, expanding market reach, passing on skills to the younger generation, and integrating the craft with community-based tourism are expected to create sustainable livelihoods while contributing to the preservation of local cultural identity. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ

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