Conical hats perpetuate traditional crafting spirit of Phu Chau village

  • Sewing the leaves into the conical frame requires careful hands and deep attention of artisans. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    Sewing the leaves into the conical frame requires careful hands and deep attention of artisans. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • Mrs. Nguyen Thi Bay, a 60-year-old woman in Phu Chau commune, has been making conical hats since she was 10 years old. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    Mrs. Nguyen Thi Bay, a 60-year-old woman in Phu Chau commune, has been making conical hats since she was 10 years old. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • During leisure time, people in different households often gather together to make hats, strengthening the bonds of the village community. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    During leisure time, people in different households often gather together to make hats, strengthening the bonds of the village community. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • Neighbours often sit together during leisure time to make non la (conical hats). VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    Neighbours often sit together during leisure time to make non la (conical hats). VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • Artisans in the village sew the brim of non la together using thin bamboo sticks. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    Artisans in the village sew the brim of non la together using thin bamboo sticks. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • Materials to make conical hats: Thin bamboo sticks from the forest to make conical frames and the thin white threads to sew the palm leaves and the frame together. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    Materials to make conical hats: Thin bamboo sticks from the forest to make conical frames and the thin white threads to sew the palm leaves and the frame together. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • The brim of each conical hat is sewn together with a thin bamboo stick for durability. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    The brim of each conical hat is sewn together with a thin bamboo stick for durability. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • First, artisans place a layer of dried palm leaves on the conical frame, overlaying with another layer of areca leaves and bamboo, then sew them together. This is the hardest part of the non la making process because the leaves are super thin and can easily crack. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    First, artisans place a layer of dried palm leaves on the conical frame, overlaying with another layer of areca leaves and bamboo, then sew them together. This is the hardest part of the non la making process because the leaves are super thin and can easily crack. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • Conical frames made from thin bamboo sticks are used to make non la (conical hats). VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    Conical frames made from thin bamboo sticks are used to make non la (conical hats). VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • The edge of each conical hat is sewn together with a thin bamboo stick for durability. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    The edge of each conical hat is sewn together with a thin bamboo stick for durability. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt

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Conical hats perpetuate traditional crafting spirit of Phu Chau village
05/07/2024 08:04 | TTXVN |
The craft of making “non la” (conical hats) in Phu Chau commune (Ba Vi district, Hanoi) began in 1939 when a young woman from Chuong village named Pham Thi Nhan, who had married and moved to the commune, brought the craft from her hometown and passed it on to everyone. Since then, the craft of making conical hats has become an integral part of the lives of the people in Phu Chau village. It is no longer merely a means of making a living but, above all, the crafting spirit of the community. Men, women, the elderly, children, daughters, and sons all learn how to make conical hats. During leisure time, people in different households often gather together to make hats, strengthening the bonds of the village community. The image of the simple conical hat is not just a tool for sheltering from rain and sun, but it contains a treasure trove of historical and cultural value of the people in this area. Each hat is filled with the affection and passion of many generations who have diligently preserved the craft left behind by their ancestors. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt

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