Dai An bamboo craft village

The Dai An handicraft village in Tra Vinh province uses bamboo to make baskets, fish catching tools and other houseware items, as well as souvenirs and decorative items.

To have materials for production, the locals plant bamboo around their houses, in their gardens and on the roadsides (Photo: VNA)

Bamboo laths are whittled and woven by skillful hands (Photo: VNA)

Bamboo laths are whittled and woven by skillful hands (Photo: VNA)

Bamboo laths are whittled and woven by skillful hands (Photo: VNA)

Bamboo laths are whittled and woven by skillful hands (Photo: VNA)

The products are used as decorated items, souvenirs or gifts and attract many international tourists (Photo: VNA)

The products are used as decorated items, souvenirs or gifts and attract many international tourists (Photo: VNA)

The products are used as decorated items, souvenirs or gifts and attract many international tourists (Photo: VNA)

The products are used as decorated items, souvenirs or gifts and attract many international tourists (Photo: VNA)

The products are used as decorated items, souvenirs or gifts and attract many international tourists (Photo: VNA)

The traditional craft generates jobs and stable income for local people (Photo: VNA)

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