In the northern province of Hung Yen, the journey of tussah silk begins in the lush mulberry fields of Vu Tien commune and ends at wooden looms in Le Loi commune. Amid modern life, this traditional craft continues to be quietly preserved by local artisans.
At Bao Dap village in Hong Quang ward, Ninh Binh province – the largest star lantern-making hub in northern Vietnam – local artisans are working tirelessly to complete their colourful five-pointed star lanterns in time for distribution across the country.
A project aiming to revive the art of woodblock printing has recently been launched by local artisans in collaboration with the Centre for Research, Development, and Application of Vietnamese Craft Village Products, running until the end of June.
