Khmer traditional weaving craft thriving in An Giang province

Neang Samon, an elder weaver at Srây Sakốth, Van Giao commune, has practised her craft for over 40 years. She makes incredible brocade pieces with intricate patterns and beautiful yet rare colour combinations. VNA Photo: Công Mạo
Brocade fabric from Van Giao commune have unique patterns that their weavers creatively design. VNA Photo: Công Mạo
Neang Samon, an elder weaver at Srây Sakốth, Van Giao commune, has practised her craft for over 40 years. VNA Photo: Công Mạo
Neàng Chay Ty, a Khmer weaver at Srây Sakốth, Van Giao commune, concentrates on her loom. VNA Photo: Công Mạo
Neàng Chay Ty, a Khmer weaver at Srây Sakốth, Van Giao commune, concentrates on her loom. VNA Photo: Công Mạo
Neàng Chay Ty, a Khmer weaver at Srây Sakốth, Van Giao commune, concentrates on her loom. VNA Photo: Công Mạo

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Khmer traditional weaving craft thriving in An Giang province

11/02/2022 08:00 | TTXVN |

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang’s Van Giao commune has been home to the Khmer ethnic for hundreds of years. The Khmer people in An Giang province have a generational tradition of weaving brocade fabric with complex patterns, which mean long hours and laborious work to create a final piece. There was a time that the weaving tradition dwindled in the community due to lack of trade and artisans. In spite of the situation, local authorities have created a co-operative with the help of elder weavers to teach the young generation the art of Khmer brocade weaving. Additionally, they ensured the end products reach the Cambodian market, bringing stable income to Khmer weavers. VNA Photo: Công Mạo

Khmer traditional weaving craft thriving in An Giang province

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang’s Van Giao commune has been home to the Khmer ethnic for hundreds of years. The Khmer people in An Giang province have a generational tradition of weaving brocade fabric with complex patterns, which mean long hours and laborious work to create a final piece. There was a time that the weaving tradition dwindled in the community due to lack of trade and artisans. In spite of the situation, local authorities have created a co-operative with the help of elder weavers to teach the young generation the art of Khmer brocade weaving. Additionally, they ensured the end products reach the Cambodian market, bringing stable income to Khmer weavers. VNA Photo: Công Mạo
Khmer traditional weaving craft thriving in An Giang province

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang’s Van Giao commune has been home to the Khmer ethnic for hundreds of years. The Khmer people in An Giang province have a generational tradition of weaving brocade fabric with complex patterns, which mean long hours and laborious work to create a final piece. There was a time that the weaving tradition dwindled in the community due to lack of trade and artisans. In spite of the situation, local authorities have created a co-operative with the help of elder weavers to teach the young generation the art of Khmer brocade weaving. Additionally, they ensured the end products reach the Cambodian market, bringing stable income to Khmer weavers. VNA Photo: Công Mạo
Khmer traditional weaving craft thriving in An Giang province

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang’s Van Giao commune has been home to the Khmer ethnic for hundreds of years. The Khmer people in An Giang province have a generational tradition of weaving brocade fabric with complex patterns, which mean long hours and laborious work to create a final piece. There was a time that the weaving tradition dwindled in the community due to lack of trade and artisans. In spite of the situation, local authorities have created a co-operative with the help of elder weavers to teach the young generation the art of Khmer brocade weaving. Additionally, they ensured the end products reach the Cambodian market, bringing stable income to Khmer weavers. VNA Photo: Công Mạo
Khmer traditional weaving craft thriving in An Giang province

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang’s Van Giao commune has been home to the Khmer ethnic for hundreds of years. The Khmer people in An Giang province have a generational tradition of weaving brocade fabric with complex patterns, which mean long hours and laborious work to create a final piece. There was a time that the weaving tradition dwindled in the community due to lack of trade and artisans. In spite of the situation, local authorities have created a co-operative with the help of elder weavers to teach the young generation the art of Khmer brocade weaving. Additionally, they ensured the end products reach the Cambodian market, bringing stable income to Khmer weavers. VNA Photo: Công Mạo
Khmer traditional weaving craft thriving in An Giang province

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang’s Van Giao commune has been home to the Khmer ethnic for hundreds of years. The Khmer people in An Giang province have a generational tradition of weaving brocade fabric with complex patterns, which mean long hours and laborious work to create a final piece. There was a time that the weaving tradition dwindled in the community due to lack of trade and artisans. In spite of the situation, local authorities have created a co-operative with the help of elder weavers to teach the young generation the art of Khmer brocade weaving. Additionally, they ensured the end products reach the Cambodian market, bringing stable income to Khmer weavers. VNA Photo: Công Mạo
Khmer traditional weaving craft thriving in An Giang province

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang’s Van Giao commune has been home to the Khmer ethnic for hundreds of years. The Khmer people in An Giang province have a generational tradition of weaving brocade fabric with complex patterns, which mean long hours and laborious work to create a final piece. There was a time that the weaving tradition dwindled in the community due to lack of trade and artisans. In spite of the situation, local authorities have created a co-operative with the help of elder weavers to teach the young generation the art of Khmer brocade weaving. Additionally, they ensured the end products reach the Cambodian market, bringing stable income to Khmer weavers. VNA Photo: Công Mạo

Khmer traditional weaving craft thriving in An Giang province

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