Quat Dong Village – preservation of traditional hand embroidery

VietNamNet Bridge – Quat Dong Village in Quat Dong Commune, Thuong Tin District, Hanoi is well known throughout the northern region as a traditional hand embroidery village, the reputation has remained strong throughout several generations since the 17th century.

With their skillful hands and simple materials including a needle, a thread and a cloth, embroidery artisans can create unique products with beautiful designs.

Currently, Quat Dong traditional hand embroidery village attracts a large number of visitors, particularly foreign tourists, who wish to discover and purchase embroidery products.

The hand-made products in the village have been exported to many countries around the world, including the Europe, Hong Kong (China), Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States.

A craftswoman embroiders a crane onto an Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress). Chrysanthemum patterns are embroidered onto Ao Dai. Since childhood, the girls in the village are familiar with embroidery hoops, thimbles, needles, cloths and scissors. Visitors to Quat Dong Village will be surprised and fascinated with the diverse patterns on hand-made embroidered products. Each product is imbued with national identity, inspiring a love for the country among visitors. Quat Dong Villagers engrossed in working on their products.   The village elders always hope that younger generations will continue to preserve the long-standing tradition. A hand-made embroidery work by artisans in the village The handcrafted products reflect the beauty of landscapes in the country.

    

Nhan Dan

Quat Dong Village – preservation of traditional hand embroidery

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