Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau

For generations, the Mong ethnic minority group in the Dong Van Karst Plateau, northern Ha Giang province, has woven threads made of flax plant into colourful fabrics.
Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau ảnh 1Dried flax plants are used to make threads. (Photo: VNA).
Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau ảnh 2A Mong woman uses a special technique to connect different flax strands into a long thread. (Photo: VNA)
Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau ảnh 3The thread-making process is painstaking and time-consuming. (Photo: VNA)
Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau ảnh 4Flax threads are hung to dry. (Photo: VNA)
Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau ảnh 5A flax thread roll ready to be woven. (Photo: VNA)
Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau ảnh 6Flex thread is rough but strong and provides fine insulation, which is suitable to the weather condition in Dong Van and local Mong ethnics’ lifestyle. (Photo: VNA)
Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau ảnh 7The weaving loom of the Mong ethnic group in Dong Van has a belt at its ends to be fastened around the waist of the weaver. (Photo: VNA)
Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau ảnh 8Bee wax painting technique is employed to create patterns for flax fabrics. The process is often done by experienced weavers. (Photo: VNA)
Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau ảnh 9A group of Mong women are choosing fabrics. (Photo: VNA)
Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau ảnh 10Mong children learn to sew from a very young age (Photo: VNA).
Flax weaving by Mong ethnics in Dong Van Karst Plateau ảnh 11Traditional flax fabrics are sold for tourists. (Photo: VNA)
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