Space for displaying and honoring Hue Ao Dai
The exhibition space introduces to the viewers Nguyen Huu Hoang's collection of ancient Ao Dai; Ao dai samples of the tailors, Hue designers; Ao Dai models simulating the royal attire.
This space also displays products, accessories, techniques to make accessories; at the same time, organizing demonstrations of sewing and embroidering Ao dai processes, making lotus-leaf and Lepironia articulata conical hats; organize drawing and decorating on traditional Ao Dai ...
Participating in the sewing show, Ms. Nguyen Trang, a tailor with more than 20 years of profession experience said: “I am very happy that the garment industry is honored at Hue Ao Dai Festival. From here, the beauty of Hue Ao Dai is known by many people and spread further. Ao Dai can be sewed everywhere, but Hue Ao Dai still has its difference in its traditional look, wide flaps, and carefully crafted and meticulous ways ... ”.
Visiting the exhibition space, Ms. Hong Thi Dieu Hang shared: “Once a teacher at Hai Ba Trung High School, my life has always been attached to Ao Dai for decades. Therefore, I am very touched when the province held such a solemn festival to honor Ao Dai ”.
In this space, viewers can also enjoy a photo exhibition consisting of works in the photo contest "The View of Hue Women" with the theme "Gentle Purple".
Below are some pictures that Thua Thien Hue Online recorded at the exhibition space and the performing Ao Dai sewing:
Gallery of Ao Dai from past and present: The collection of Ao Dai by the collector Nguyen Huu Hoang
Ao dai designs of Hue designers and tailors
Demonstrating stages of Ao Dai sewing profession
Measure and sew Ao Dai
Men also wear Ao Dai during the festival
The display space also introduced samples of accessories for Ao Dai: Kim Khanh, Kim Bội.
Introducing the traditional profession of making conical hats that contributes to honoring the beauty of women
Displaying lotus conical hats, a new product of Hue
Products from Pho Trach lepironia cushion
Booth introducing products from lacquer
Art students painting for traditional Ao Dai
Story and photos: Minh Hien