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Trach Xa village is famous for its traditional ao dai craft, which has been passed down through generations. (Photo: VNA)
Trach Xa village is famous for its traditional ao dai craft, which has been passed down through generations. (Photo: VNA)
What sets Trach Xa ao dai apart is its intricate craftsmanship and unique tailoring techniques. (Photo: VNA)
What sets Trach Xa ao dai apart is its intricate craftsmanship and unique tailoring techniques. (Photo: VNA)
Another feature contributing to the brand of Trach Xa ao dai is the use of threads spun from the fabric itself, rather than industrial threads. This method ensures that the ao dai remains consistent in material, prevents stiffness or shrinkage after washing, and allows the hem to retain its soft, graceful flow. (Photo: VNA)
Another feature contributing to the brand of Trach Xa ao dai is the use of threads spun from the fabric itself, rather than industrial threads. This method ensures that the ao dai remains consistent in material, prevents stiffness or shrinkage after washing, and allows the hem to retain its soft, graceful flow. (Photo: VNA)
An interesting aspect of the Trach Xa craft village is the dominant participation of men over women in the job. (Photo: VNA)
An interesting aspect of the Trach Xa craft village is the dominant participation of men over women in the job. (Photo: VNA)
Local artisans still preserve traditional techniques, combined with their skilled craftsmanship in every stitch, making Trach Xa tailoring truly special. (Photo: VNA)
Local artisans still preserve traditional techniques, combined with their skilled craftsmanship in every stitch, making Trach Xa tailoring truly special. (Photo: VNA)
Artisans from Trach Xa have migrated to various parts of the country, spreading their traditional craft and establishing famous ao dai brands. (Photo: VNA)
Artisans from Trach Xa have migrated to various parts of the country, spreading their traditional craft and establishing famous ao dai brands. (Photo: VNA)
To honor the origin of their craft, the tailoring shops in the village have adopted names such as My Trach, Van Trach, Phuong Trach, Duc Trach, An Trach…, contributing to the identity of the craft street. (Photo: VNA)
To honor the origin of their craft, the tailoring shops in the village have adopted names such as My Trach, Van Trach, Phuong Trach, Duc Trach, An Trach…, contributing to the identity of the craft street. (Photo: VNA)
Over the past times, Trach Xa village has nurtured generations of talented tailors. With their love for the craft and skilled hands, they have created scores of traditional ao dai that highlight the beauty of Vietnamese women. (Photo: VNA)
Over the past times, Trach Xa village has nurtured generations of talented tailors. With their love for the craft and skilled hands, they have created scores of traditional ao dai that highlight the beauty of Vietnamese women. (Photo: VNA)
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Trach Xa long dress – pride of over-thousand-year-old craft village

Situated in Hoa Lam commune, Ung Hoa district, Hanoi, Trach Xa village is renowned for its tailor-made traditional long dress or ao dai. What makes Trach Xa ao dai unique is the meticulous craftsmanship and distinctive tailoring techniques. In 2004, Trach Xa was recognized as a traditional ao dai craft village by former Ha Tay province. Last year, the Trach Xa tailoring craft with a history spanning over 1,000 years was recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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