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A century-old fishing basket weaving village in Nghe An goes online.

Tuyen Temple • August 5, 2026 13:01

For over a century, the bamboo fishing baskets from Hoang Tien village, Hai Chau commune (Nghe An province), have been associated with traditional rural markets and are now available on Facebook and TikTok, seeking customers nationwide. This combination of traditional craftsmanship and online sales is sparking hope for preserving the craft, amidst a dwindling workforce, scarce raw materials, and the younger generation abandoning the traditional fishing basket weaving trade.

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In Hoang Tien village, Hai Chau commune, the craft of weaving fishing baskets has existed for over a century. Previously, villagers carried their baskets to markets like Dinh, Nam Khe, and Giat to sell them. Now, many products are showcased on Facebook, TikTok, and other online groups, reaching customers across the country. (Photo: Dinh Tuyen)
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As the youngest person in the village to take up the craft, Nguyen Dinh Trong (born in 1977, on the left) said that since 2024, when purchasing power at traditional markets decreased, he started selling fishing baskets on social media. Thanks to this, the village's products have been ordered by customers in Ca Mau, Quang Nam, Dak Lak, Thanh Hoa, and many other localities. This new sales method not only expands the market but also helps promote the traditional craft to more people. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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After being purchased, the bamboo must be soaked for 3 to 6 months to prevent insect infestation before being split into hundreds of small strips to be woven into a fishing basket. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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Behind the online orders lies the concern of those still involved in the craft. Currently, only about 10 households in the village maintain the traditional craft of weaving fishing baskets, a sharp decrease compared to 10 years ago when 50-60 households were engaged in the activity. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
Ông Nguyễn Thanh Thường chia sẻ, ông theo nghề đan nơm từ khi mới hơn 10 tuổi, đến nay đã là đời thứ ba trong gia đình gắn bó với nghề. Theo ông, những năm gần đây nguồn nguyên liệu ngày càng khan hiếm. Tre gai dùng để đan nơm phải tìm mua từ các xã miền núi Nghệ An, Thanh Hóa, thậm chí có thời điểm phải nhập từ Lào do trong tỉnh không còn nhiều nguồn tre đạt yêu cầu.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Thuong shared that he started weaving fishing baskets when he was just over 10 years old, and now his family is the third generation involved in the craft. According to him, in recent years, raw materials have become increasingly scarce. Bamboo and rattan have to be sourced from mountainous communes in Nghe An and Thanh Hoa provinces, and at times even imported from Laos because the local supply doesn't meet the requirements. (Photo: Dinh Tuyen)
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Weaving a fishing basket requires many steps: splitting bamboo and rattan, shaping the teeth, smoothing the rattan, bending the rim, braiding the head, braiding the feet, attaching the rim, and creating the handle… Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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Each fishing basket measures 50-70 cm in length and is woven from approximately 60-80 bamboo strips combined with rattan cord. On average, each craftsman can make about 2 baskets per day. With a selling price of 150,000-200,000 VND per basket, the craft of weaving fishing baskets brings in an income of about 5-7 million VND per month, mainly done by people during their free time between farming seasons. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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Mr. Bui Xuan Bon said that he started this profession when he was only 10 years old and has been involved in it for nearly 70 years. "In the past, we wove fishing baskets and took them to local markets to sell. Now we no longer sell at the market; we weave them at home, and our children and grandchildren sell them online." (Photo: Dinh Tuyen)
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According to Mr. Pham Ngoc Son, head of Hoang Tien village, the craft of weaving fishing baskets is mainly maintained by older people. Although many young people still know how to do the craft, they are no longer interested in it because of the low income, so they choose to work for companies with more stable incomes. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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The finished bamboo fishing baskets are being prepared by the locals for delivery to customers. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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Amidst the changes of modern life, bamboo fishing baskets are still meticulously woven by skilled artisans, strip by strip, joint by joint. From rural markets to digital platforms, the new journey of the fishing basket not only expands its market but also ignites hope for the preservation of this century-old craft village in Hai Chau for future generations. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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