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Pass it on: Elderly people have passed on their skills and experience to younger generations. |
Viet Nam News Trọng Đạt
Traditional weaving skills of the Khmer ethnic minority group have been handed down at an Embroidery Weaving Co-operative in Văn Giáo handicraft village, in the southern province of An Giang.
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Hard labour: Mrs Néang Sóc Then weaves three traditional long dresses each month and sells them for VNĐ1.2 million (US$52) each. She earns a steady income from the garments. |
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Many uses: Craftspeople weave three layers of silk with three different colours to fashion scarfs, long skirts, paintings and table cloths. |
The co-operative was set up in 2002, aiming to preserve local traditional handicraft. The co-operative’s products range in design, colour and decorative patterns to suit customers in Việt Nam and foreigners.
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Detailed patterns: Products made by Văn Giáo’s artisans are intricate. |
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Dipping it: The dyeing stage is the most important in the long process of making a complete product. |
The products have also been exported to Cambodia, with which the province shares a 100km border.
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Nice threads: Local cloth is famed for its vibrant colours. |
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Handmade: Threads are carefully dyed and mixed before being woven into items. |
The village now hosts over 70 families keeping the handicrafts alive, with 130 workers, many of whom are experts.
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Bright: Local artisans use natural materials to colour the threads, which make the cloth shiny and smooth. |
Hand-woven embroidery made by locals is treasured by many. — VNS