The basket in the life of the highlanders
(Baonghean.vn) - The basket (also called be) is a familiar item, symbolizing the traditional culture of ethnic minorities in Western Nghe An. Life today has changed a lot but the basket is still an indispensable item in every highland family. The basket weaving profession is therefore finding its place.
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| To make a basket, the weaver must go through many stages such as: selecting materials, processing materials, choosing a pattern and weaving. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| Some parts of the basket are dried in the kitchen for many days to ensure durability. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| When weaving a basket, in addition to good materials that have been processed, the maker must be extremely meticulous and skillful. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| In the past, people only wove baskets to serve their family needs. Nowadays, weaving baskets has been considered a profession to earn extra income for some people. After completing the baskets, the villagers bring them to the market to sell. The price of each basket ranges from 150,000 to 300,000 VND, some baskets even cost up to 2 million VND. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| Each ethnic group such as Mong, Thai, Khmu… has different patterns, designs or structures of the baskets. This creates diversity for the “gu lô” - the name of the baskets of the Mong people. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| A basket of the Thai people in Tra Lan - Con Cuong. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| The baskets are a typical woven product of men, but they clearly show the convenience and hard work of the women in the highlands. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| The basket also contributes to creating the authentic beauty of mountain girls. Photo: Ho Phuong |
