Last blacksmith in Hanoi Old Quarter

03/01/2017 15:28

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

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

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

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At work (Photo: VNA)

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

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Break time (Photo: VNA)

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