Close-up of Thai women dyeing fabric from forest plants in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - Cotton thread, indigo leaves, ochre and other natural materials are used by Thai women in the mountainous region of Nghe An to make fabrics with many bright and delicate colors.
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Many women in the mountainous areas of Nghe An still wear traditional everyday clothing. Skirts, shirts, headscarves, belts, and sashes create a diverse style of dress for the community of more than 1 million people here. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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While many places use industrial fabrics to cut and sew and embroider brocade patterns, there are also villages and hamlets that still maintain the method of dyeing fabrics with materials taken from forest leaves and grown in home gardens. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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In addition to materials from leaves and dyes such as ochre and ant wings, some forest roots are also used to create colors. Even fabric dyers in Hoa Tien craft village, Chau Tien commune (Quy Chau - Nghe An) use coffee leaves and dried tea leaves to make dyes. Photo: Huu Vi |
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A type of forest plant called "co phang" is used to create red dye. Photo: Huu Vi |
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A group of weavers are discussing choosing the right color for a new design. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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Dyeing fabric requires meticulousness in making dyes, so it is necessary to practice from a young age. In the photo is a dye vat made from indigo leaves and other leaves to give the fabric a characteristic green color that lasts a long time. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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Ms. Sam Thi Bich, a famous brocade craftsman in Hoa Tien craft village, shared that following the principles in choosing leaves for dyeing is important to create beautiful threads for weaving. Photo: Huu Vi |
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After dyeing, the yarn is dried and then rolled into rolls to weave beautiful, colorful fabrics. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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To have colorfast fabrics, it requires skillful, patient craftsmen who know how to accumulate experience over time. Photo: Huu Vi |
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Thai women are always proud of their brocade weaving craft with a variety of colors created by the skillful hands of dyers and weavers. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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