Recognizing another brocade weaving village in Que Phong

Co Ngu villagers were excited as if it was a festival on the day the craft village was announced. Photo by Hung Cuong

On the morning of August 10, the People's Committee of Que Phong district held a ceremony to announce the brocade weaving craft village of Co Ngu village, Chau Thon commune. This Thai ethnic village has a long tradition of brocade weaving and is part of the local government's plan to build a craft village.

A representative of Que Phong district government on behalf of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee awarded the craft village certificate to Co Ngu village. Photo: Hung Cuong

Co Ngu craft village has a total of 33/44 households participating. It promises to create regular jobs for 40 women in the village. Production and trade of brocade products are the main activities of this craft village.

But brocade products produced by Thai women in Co Ngu village. Photo: Huu Vi

During the years 2016 - 2018, Que Phong district has built 4 brocade weaving villages. Previously, Dan village (Tien Phong), Co Nong village (Muong Noc), Mong village (Cam Muon) were recognized as craft villages.

Ms. Loc Thi Hoan, Head of Co Ngu village, also a member of the craft village, shared: In the past, the craft village has received support from all levels and sectors such as opening training classes, investing in weaving frames, however, members still face difficulties in accessing loan sources as well as business experience.