Nguyen Thi Xuan Kieu – the woman who has created the hand-embroidered masks (Photo: VNP/VNA)
A variety of colorful thread is used to embroider the patterns on the masks (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Linen fabric for sewing masks (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Using a drawing mold to shape the mask (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Drawing a lavender pattern before embroidering (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Selecting a compatible color (Photo: VNA/VNP)
The embroidery process requires care and meticulousness (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Diverse and eye-catching embroidery patterns (Photo: VNP/VNA)
The next stage after embroidering is to cut the shape into a mask (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Mask sewing (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Cutting the excess thread off the mask (Photo: VNP/VNA)
The slogan "You are still beautiful with a mask on your face" is the message Kieu wants to send to young people, to remind them to protect their health (Photo: VNP/VNA)
The masks made by Kieu do not only help prevent the virus but also allows customers to show their character and personality. Her hand-embroidered masks are also popular outside Vietnam. Kieu is creating opportunities to help women in difficulties or having serious illness get jobs. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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