Last blacksmith in Hanoi Old Quarter

Nguyen Phuong Hung, 55, owns the last smith shop on Lo Ren Street, which was once renowned for its metalwork.

Yhree generations in Nguyen Phuong Hung's family have worked as blacksmiths. He is now the last successor. (Photo: VNA)

Hung's working space spans about 4 m2. (Photo: VNA)

At work (Photo: VNA)

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The furnace is also his stove for cooking. (Photo: VNA)

Break time (Photo: VNA)

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