Broken cups... turn into dragons!
26/02/2024 09:44
From purchased pieces of broken ceramic bowls, the talented hands of Hue ceramic mosaic artisans have revived the majestic appearance of flying dragons and dancing phoenixes on Hue Ancient Capital's monuments, pagodas, temples...
Wooden sculptures - story-tellers of Co Tu culture
16/09/2023 08:02
Inanimate pieces of wood have become magnificent unique works of art thanks to the skills and talents of artisans and sculptors. They have shown the beauty of the culture and life of the ethnic people of Co Tu in the mountainous district of Nam Dong.
The two “giants” at Bao La village
04/07/2023 15:56
Visiting Bao La Bamboo and Rattan Cooperative (Quang Phu commune, Quang Dien district), I met artisans who are hard at work keeping their professions and looking for new directions through their product design improvement. Many of their fine and quality handicraft products have been present in the world market.
Meeting with the woman who makes silk from lotus fibers
02/06/2023 06:57
Of more than 350 artisans from the 69 well-known craft villages across the country participating in Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023, artisan Phan Thi Thuan and her booth of the Phung Xa weaving village attracts many visitors because of her unique product: silk from lotus fibers.
The artisans paying respect to the ancestors of crafts
07/05/2023 10:38
A large number of local residents and tourists gathered to witness the Worship Ceremony of the Ancestor of Crafts and Procession to honor traditional artisans and craftsmen that took place on the afternoon of May 5th at Tu Tuong Park, along the banks of Huong River in Hue city.
Shimmering colors mark opening night of Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023
29/04/2023 16:51
On the evening of April 28th, at the Quoc Hoc Hue Stele Stage, the opening ceremony of the Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023 took place, featuring the theme "The Hands of the Artisans," kicking off a week of exciting and unique festivities.
The young and Zeng
28/03/2023 08:26
Patterns on Zeng and small products made of Zeng by Ta Oi artisans in the mountainous district of A Luoi have been so impressive. Lovers of this traditional fabric not only want to own products, but also visit remote villages to experience firsthand the weaving process.
"A foothold” for craft village products - Part II: Building links with craft village tourism
20/10/2022 16:20
Building a brand of craft village products, linking manufacturers and building a production-consumption chain between artisans and enterprises is a must-do to promote handicraft village products.
"A foothold” for craft village products - Part I: Independently operating craft villages
17/10/2022 09:32
Thua Thien Hue is a locality with numerous traditional crafts and craft villages, but due to the lack of links in production, the designs are not rich and the output prices are not consistent. So, many handicraft products in the province have difficulty on the market and many artisans and craftsmen struggle to "live" with their profession.
Ancient Japanese pottery tells Buddhist stories
09/08/2022 06:53
Not only achieving sophistication and virtuosity but ancient Japanese Satsuma pottery is also considered a masterpiece when it comes to telling the story of Buddhism through objects. There, viewers are immersed in the skillful techniques and fine arts of the artisans, as well as the culture of the land of Fusang.
Broken cups... turn into dragons!
From purchased pieces of broken ceramic bowls, the talented hands of Hue ceramic mosaic artisans have revived the majestic appearance of flying dragons and dancing phoenixes on Hue Ancient Capital's monuments, pagodas, temples...