Dong Ky wood carving village in Bac Ninh

  • The wood carvings of Dong Ky differ from those of other craft villages because after being machine-carved, they are further hand-carved, resulting in exquisite details. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
    The wood carvings of Dong Ky differ from those of other craft villages because after being machine-carved, they are further hand-carved, resulting in exquisite details. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
  • Representatives of Nam Thang Fine Woodworking Company, Dong Nguyen ward, Bac Ninh province (on the left), introduce the family's wooden products. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
    Representatives of Nam Thang Fine Woodworking Company, Dong Nguyen ward, Bac Ninh province (on the left), introduce the family's wooden products. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
  • Dong Ky wooden products are typically characterized by their rare and precious natural wood material, high durability, distinct natural wood grain, and meticulous carving and polishing. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
    Dong Ky wooden products are typically characterized by their rare and precious natural wood material, high durability, distinct natural wood grain, and meticulous carving and polishing. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
  • The wood carvings of Dong Ky differ from those of other craft villages because after being machine-carved, they are further hand-carved, resulting in exquisite details. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
    The wood carvings of Dong Ky differ from those of other craft villages because after being machine-carved, they are further hand-carved, resulting in exquisite details. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
  • The final product finishing stage requires meticulous attention to detail and high precision. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
    The final product finishing stage requires meticulous attention to detail and high precision. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
  • Workers sanding wood carefully to create shiny final piece of furniture. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
    Workers sanding wood carefully to create shiny final piece of furniture. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương
The Dong Ky wood carving village in Dong Nguyen ward, Bac Ninh province, has existed and developed for hundreds of years. Dong Ky wood is characterized by its rare and precious natural wood materials (sandalwood, mahogany, rosewood, ebony) with high durability, luxurious designs, and exquisite handcrafted carvings. The products possess a distinctly antique beauty, with clear natural wood grain, meticulously polished, showcasing the class and skill of the artisans of Kinh Bac. Through many ups and downs, today, the artisans of Dong Ky woodcraft still maintain their traditions while also embracing modern trends to further develop the village. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương

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