(Baonghean.vn)- Nghi Thai, Nghi Loc, Nghe An used to be a famous bamboo and rattan weaving village. However, in recent years, the village has encountered difficulties. To overcome the difficulties, artisans have found a niche, focusing on exporting products.
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In the past, Nghi Thai rattan and bamboo weaving village (Nghi Loc district, Nghe An) was famous throughout the country. However, in recent years, the craft village has encountered difficulties and the market has shrunk. To compete, some craftsmen have followed a niche market, producing only sophisticated new products such as bookshelves, decorative hanging lamps, lamp holders, baskets of all kinds, etc. to serve the export market. Photo: Quang An |
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| In the entire Nghi Thai commune, there are 11 hamlets, of which 10 hamlets make bamboo and rattan weaving, attracting over 1,000 workers. The weaving profession does not require much labor, but one must be careful, meticulous and dedicated to the profession 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 linden, imported from Que Phong, Quy Chau. After importing, people will put it into machines to create thin weaving bars. Photo: Quang An |
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| Wicker products cost from 20,000 to 50,000 VND depending on the type. On average, each household with 3 workers can weave about 30 products/day; after deducting the cost of materials and electricity, the income is 150,000 to 200,000 VND/person/day. Photo: Quang An |
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| Currently, out of nearly 1,000 workers in 10 hamlets, there are about 40 workers who regularly make sophisticated products that require high skills for export to demanding markets. A pair of lanterns (in the photo) is sold for 27,000 VND; each worker can only make 3-4 pieces/day because this product requires high meticulousness. Photo: Quang An |
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| Nghi Thai rattan and bamboo products are characterized by being woven in two layers, completely handmade, with natural colors and materials, no chemical treatment, no termites, and a durability of 10 years or more. In addition, they have high aesthetic value, so they are very popular with domestic and especially foreign users. Often exported to China, Japan and some European countries. Photo: Quang An |
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| This large lantern shell costs 150,000 - 200,000 VND/piece, making it the most expensive product. This is the main foreign 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 craft villages: Toan Phat rattan and bamboo weaving company and Hoan Khanh rattan and bamboo weaving company, so product output is maintained stably. Product purchasing companies regularly sign contracts with craft village workers and focus on monthly purchasing. On average, each household exports 3,000 - 4,000 products per month. Photo: Quang An |
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| Mr. Nguyen Quang Trach in Thai Loc hamlet, Nghi Thai commune said: "I have been doing this job for more than 40 years. During the heyday of the profession, my family had more than 10 workers coming to work every day, but now there are only about 5 workers. This job requires meticulousness and hard work. Currently, every month I export more than 3,000 products to foreign countries and other localities. People in this profession also earn from 3 to 5 million VND/month, depending on the number of products. Photo: Quang An |
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