The Handicraft Industry in Vietnam was formed and developed thousands of years ago. With many ups and downs through all of these times, nowadays, the handicraft industry is thriving significantly and securing its position in consumer markets. With the current trend in Vietnam’s international trade integration, the handicraft industry has achieved many successes, brought great export value to Vietnam, and is favored in global markets such as the US, Spain, Japan, etc.

However, have you wondered where the most famous of Vietnam’s traditional craft villages are located? And especially villages that specialize in bamboo and rattan lampshades? Let’s join Simple Decor to explore the “Top 7 Well-Known Traditional Craft Villages Making Bamboo and Rattan Lampshades In Vietnam” through the article below.

Phu Ving Craft Village

Phu Vinh craft village is located in Phu Nghia Commune. Chuong My District, Hanoi, Vietnam. This craft village has existed since the 17th century, well-known not only for its dedicated bamboo and rattan products with hundreds of different designs but also as a popular tourist destination. Craftsmen in Phu Vinh craft village are very skillful, which is not only shown in items such as trays, baskets, lampshades, etc. but also in products that require highly skilled craftsmanship such as photo frames, decoration items, interior products, etc.

The long-lasting handicraft tradition helps create jobs for people in Phu Vinh craft village, improving life quality; thus, we can see their love and passion has been shown in every of their handicraft products.

Tang Tien Craft Village

Tang Tien craft village is located in Tang Tien Commune, Viet Yen District, Bac Giang Province, Hanoi, Vietnam. With over 300 years of establishment and development, Tang Tien craft village is famous for its high-quality products such as cushions, pillows, bags, etc., and do not have termites or fading. Therefore, it helps Tang Tien craft village become a trusted brand with consumers.

For a long time, this village has been the destination of many traders and tourists who have an interest and love for bamboo and rattan trees and products made from bamboo and rattan, the symbolic image of the Vietnamese people. Thus, helping bamboo and rattan products from Tang Tien craft village are constantly reaching out to all over Asia, Europe and America.

Ninh So Craft Village

Ninh So craft village is one of the long-standing traditional craft villages in Thuong Tin District, Hanoi. It is famous for items associated with ordinary farmers such as baskets used for catching fish and shrimp. Craftsman skills here are well-developed overtime and sophisticated to the point that they only need to look at photos to figure out the knit. 

From the 1920s, many artisans of Ninh So craft village had their products displayed at domestic art fairs. In 1931, the rattan and bamboo products were displayed at an exhibition of handicrafts in Paris. Nowadays, Ninh So’s products are being exported to some countries in Asia and Europe.

Thach Cau Craft Village

Thach Cau craft village is located in Nam Truc District, Nam Dinh Province – the land that is considered to be the father of weaving. Thach Cau craft village has a long-standing handicraft tradition that has developed for thousands of years. 

In here, from children to the old, they are knitting every day not just because it is a job to them but rather to help preserve and further develop the handicraft tradition.

Ngoc Dong Craft Village

Ngoc Dong craft village located in Hoang Dong Commune, Duy Tien District, Ha Nam Province. This is one of the famous craft villages in Vietnam with the reputation of the craft village is becoming more and more resounding, people coming to order products, sellers of raw materials are increasingly busy. 

The artisans in Ngoc Dong craft village are highly skilled as they produced sophisticated products such as rattan furniture, vase, bowls, plates, etc. with many different designs and unique rattan skewing method that creates products with very high sustainable structure, no deformation, and can be sit on without flattening.

Lien Khe Craft Village

Lien Khe craft village is located in Khoai Chau District, Hung Yen Province, is one of the famous export craft villages in Vietnam specialized in bamboo and rattan. Lien Khe craft village was formed in the 90s of the 20th century and continues to be developed to this day. 

The first step of entering the handicraft industry was very challenging; however, with the love and passion of people here has helped the Lien Khe craft village to survive those difficulties and develop to this day as a familiar brand used in the decoration of interior spaces imbued with Vietnamese culture. The products from Lien Khe craft village are exported to many countries such as Japan, Korea, USA, etc., with the love and support from international customers, the order quantity is increasing day by day with a huge variety in designs.

With the simplistic and rustic nature but no less sophisticated, high aesthetic value and applicability, it is hoped that Lien Khe craft village will continue developing, strengthening their position in the global market and is increasingly known by tourists.

Bao La Craft Village

Bao La craft village is located in Quang Phu Commune, Quang Dien District, Thua Thien Hue Province, it was formed and developed over 600 years. Bao La craft village originated as small, outdated, and in danger of falling into oblivion as they could only knit household bamboo and rattan products. However, they have a spectacular “makeover” step when focusing on useful handicraft products that serve daily life for Vietnamese people and the international markets.

Nowadays, Bao La craft village is proud to be the place that produces the most durable and high-quality baskets in Vietnam.

Interested in Vietnam Traditional Craft Village?

Simple Decor JSC is proud to be a trustworthy partner with many traditional craft villages in the northern part of Vietnam. If you are interested in visiting one of the well-known traditional craft villages mentioned above, please feel free to contact us.