(Baonghean.vn) - Nghi Thai, Nghi Loc, Nghe An was once a famous rattan and bamboo weaving village. However, in recent years, the village has faced difficulties. To overcome these challenges, the artisans have found a niche, focusing on exporting their products.
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Previously, the Nghi Thai rattan and bamboo weaving village (Nghi Loc district, Nghe An province) was famous throughout the country. However, in recent years, the village has faced difficulties, and the market has shrunk. To compete, some artisans have shifted to niche markets, producing only sophisticated new products such as bookshelves, decorative hanging lamps, lamp holders, and various types of baskets… for the export market. Photo: Quang An |
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| In Nghi Thai commune, out of 11 hamlets, 10 are involved in rattan and bamboo weaving, attracting over 1,000 workers. The weaving craft doesn't require much physical strength, but it demands carefulness, meticulousness, and dedication to create beautiful products that are popular in the market. (Photo: Quang An) |
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| The main raw material for weaving here is bamboo, imported from Que Phong and Quy Chau. After being imported, the villagers put it into machines to create thin woven strips. Photo: Quang An |
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| Woven products are priced from 20,000 to 50,000 VND depending on the type. On average, each household with 3 workers can weave about 30 products per day; after deducting material costs, electricity, etc., they earn 150,000 - 200,000 VND per person per day. Photo: Quang An |
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| Currently, among nearly 1000 workers in 10 villages, about 40 regularly produce exquisite, high-skilled goods for export to demanding markets. The pair of lanterns (pictured) sells for 27,000 VND; each worker can only make 3-4 lanterns per day because the product requires a high degree of meticulousness. Photo: Quang An |
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| Nghi Thai rattan and bamboo products, characterized by their double-layer weaving, entirely handmade construction, natural colors and materials (without chemical treatment), and resistance to termites, boast a durability of 10 years or more. Furthermore, their high artistic value makes them highly popular both domestically and internationally. They are frequently exported to China, Japan, and several European countries. (Photo: Quang An) |
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| These large lantern shells cost 150,000 - 200,000 VND each, making them the most expensive product. They are the main export item of the craft village. Photo: Quang An |
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| Currently, in Nghi Thai, there are two companies that regularly purchase products from the villagers: Toan Phat Bamboo and Rattan Weaving Company and Hoan Khanh Bamboo and Rattan Weaving Company. Therefore, the product output is stable. These companies regularly sign contracts with the village workers and focus on purchasing products on a monthly basis. On average, each household exports 3,000-4,000 products per month. Photo: Quang An |
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| Mr. Nguyen Quang Trach from Thai Loc hamlet, Nghi Thai commune, said: "I've been doing this job for over 40 years. During the heyday, my family had more than 10 workers every day, but now there are only about 5. This job requires meticulousness and hard work. Currently, I export more than 3,000 products abroad and to other localities each month. People in this profession can earn from 3 to 5 million VND per month, depending on the number of products." (Photo: Quang An) |
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