Quintessential Hmong culture presented in Hanoi

Nhan Dan Online – Visitors in Hanoi now have the chance to explore the quintessential culture of the Blue Hmong ethnic minority group from the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh, through an exhibition entitled ‘Spell of Blue H'Mong Textiles’ that opened on August 23 at Hanoi Design Centre. The event is a part of the project titled “Improving livelihoods of ethnic minority women through sustainable development of the ethnic textile value chain” funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation and executed by Vietcraft.

The event attractes a large number of domestic and international visitors
The event attractes a large number of domestic and international visitors

A Blue Hmong woman is introducing the meticulous process of hemp making, from removing the best fibre, carding and spinning to weaving

All steps are done totally by hand

A Hmong woman weaving hemp cloth has attracted the attention of little visitors

A hemp cloth with the motifs painted by hand

A loom showcased at the exhibition

An ethnic minority woman sit by a cooking fire that is a familiar image of Vietnam’s mountain areas

A series of the textile products of the Blue Hmong ethnic minority group is presented

Visitors can also enjoy a Hmong musical performance…

…and local corn wine and bread, served in authentic bamboo-carved bowls and cups

 
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