The Dao Lo Gang ethnic group in the northern mountainous province of Lang Son boast unique cultural traits, with colourful traditional attire that brightens up the northern region being the highlight.
Since Vietnam became a republic in 1945, many craft villages have moved away from their traditional sources of income. One start-up business is trying to update and maintain the 300-year-old craft of embroidery to meet contemporary needs.
Hand embroidery is a long-standing traditional craft in Vietnam and artisans use their needles to explore a variety of themes to turn embroidered pieces into one-of-a-kind artistic products.
Workshop on Thai ethnic hand embroidery, an heirloom technique mastered by Thai ethnic artisans in Quy Chau disrtict, the central province of Nghe An, will be held on July 1.