Chuon Ngo Village, located in Chuyen My commune, Phu Xuyen district, Hanoi, boasts a rich history of mother-of-pearl craftsmanship. Despite the ebb and flow of history, this traditional craft has been preserved and developed over generations.
Hanoi is home to 831 craft villages, including 331 officially recognised as traditional craft villages. These villages produce high-quality, diverse products, with 27.48% meeting the "One Commune, One Product" (OCOP) standard. Annual revenue from the craft villages ranges between 10 and 50 billion VND (405,000 – 2.02 million USD).
The Old Quarter of Hanoi boasts 36 streets including the craft streets named after traditional handicrafts. Despite the passage of time, these ancient professions uphold the unique cultural heritage of Hanoi, with ancestral craft relic sites becoming essential stops for tourists, especially international visitors.
