Unique traditional yarn-spinning craft of Dao women in Lai Chau

  • A Dao woman happily spins the yarn. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    A Dao woman happily spins the yarn. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • The traditional clothing of Dao women is made from indigo black fabric, meticulously hand-embroidered with colorfully bright brocade patterns. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    The traditional clothing of Dao women is made from indigo black fabric, meticulously hand-embroidered with colorfully bright brocade patterns. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • Yarn spinning requires exceptional care and patience, as short, fine fibres are twisted and joined to form strong, durable threads. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    Yarn spinning requires exceptional care and patience, as short, fine fibres are twisted and joined to form strong, durable threads. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • A Dao woman separates yarn fibers during the spinning process. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    A Dao woman separates yarn fibers during the spinning process. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • The process of spinning yarn requires meticulous and skillful hands to create long, complete threads. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    The process of spinning yarn requires meticulous and skillful hands to create long, complete threads. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • The fabric fibers are separated, forming individual rolls. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    The fabric fibers are separated, forming individual rolls. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • The threads, once spun, can be up to 10 meters long. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    The threads, once spun, can be up to 10 meters long. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
  • Dao women spin yarn and sew their own traditional clothing. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
    Dao women spin yarn and sew their own traditional clothing. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh

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Unique traditional yarn-spinning craft of Dao women in Lai Chau
12/23/2025 08:25 | TTXVN
To create traditional costumes rich in vibrant colours and intricate detailing, Dao women in Phong Tho commune, Lai Chau province, go through multiple stages of work, all carried out entirely by hand. Among them, yarn spinning requires exceptional care and patience, as short, fine fibres are twisted and joined to form strong, durable threads. This dedication to tradition is not just about aesthetics; it's about preserving their cultural identity for future generations. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh

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