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The basket in the life of the people in the highlands of Nghe An

Tuyen Dinh• August 7, 2023 14:46

(Baonghean.vn) - No one knows since when, the basket has been attached to the lives of ethnic minorities in many mountainous areas of Nghe An. The basket is used when going to the fields, farming, going to the market... helping people carry necessary items and utensils.

bna_gui (1).jpg — The basket is a hand-woven bamboo and rattan item commonly used in the lives of ethnic minorities. The basket is often used to hold things, but has 2 additional straps for people to conveniently carry on their shoulders. In particular, there are baskets that only have 1 strap. Instead of using the shoulder, people wear the strap on their forehead, not having to use their hands to hold things. Therefore, it is very convenient to use, especially when having to travel far. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_gui (4).jpg — Backpacks come in many different sizes, big and small, and can be woven thickly or loosely to hold many types of utensils, food, and labor products. Backpacks are usually cylindrical in shape, with a wide mouth for convenient storage. In addition to rattan and bamboo, people can also use bamboo and reed to weave backpacks. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_gui (20).jpg — Mr. Ha Van Hoan (70 years old), in Long Thang village, Hanh Dich commune (Que Phong) said: Backpacks are familiar items in the daily life of the people here, but not everyone knows how to weave a beautiful backpack. Learning to weave backpacks requires perseverance, meticulousness, and carefulness, so currently, not many people are proficient in weaving backpacks, usually the elderly in the village and commune weave backpacks according to the orders of the people and use them in work and family life. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_gui (18).jpg — With his skillful hands, the man has made many beautiful baskets for his daughters and women in the family to wear in the fields or to go to the market. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_gui (3).jpg — When visiting the villages in the mountainous region of Nghe An, it is not difficult to see the image of women or mothers with hair stained by time carrying baskets on their shoulders and walking all over the roads. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_gui (14).jpg — The decorative patterns on the basket are created by interweaving bamboo fibers that have been dyed with forest resin, or bamboo fibers of the same color by flipping the back or inside to get two different colors. The patterned strips are usually located near the mouth, near the bottom or in the middle of the basket body, mainly black lines, diamonds and diagonal lines... In Chau Khe commune (Con Cuong), people have incorporated the extremely unique patterns on the costumes of the Thai ethnic people here into their baskets, so in addition to their utility value, the products also have aesthetic value and are favored by consumers. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_gui (12).jpg — “Since I learned to work, I have carried a basket on my back. Now our lives have changed a lot, our houses are more spacious, we have bought many modern farming tools, but the habit of using baskets still remains. Here, we women are not used to using plastic baskets, everyone wears baskets because they are very convenient,” shared Ms. Vy Thi Binh in Diem village, Chau Khe commune (Con Cuong). Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_gui (8).jpg — Although life is gradually developing, the basket in the spiritual life of ethnic minorities in Western Nghe An still retains its cultural value. In particular, women use baskets instead of plastic baskets and trays when going to the market, which not only preserves culture but also contributes to reducing plastic waste in the environment. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

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