Nghe An: 94-year-old woman still weaves quickly

DNUM_BIZAEZCABG 11:59

(Baonghean.vn) - The weaving profession in Tu Vien village, Thanh Luong commune (Thanh Chuong) has existed for a long time and is still being preserved and promoted by the local people. Not only does it create more jobs and increase income for workers, but the weaving profession also contributes to preserving the traditional beauty of the old countryside. A characteristic of this village is that there are many old men and women who are too old but are still diligently weaving.

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Tu Vien weaving villageMainly in 3 hamlets (1, 2, 3), in the past, about 80% of households were engaged in weaving, now there are only more than 100 households following the profession. From giang, bamboo, rattan, and meters, Tu Vien people have made diverse products (baskets, trays, trays, winnowing baskets, winnowing trays, winnowing trays, sieves, etc.) to meet the daily needs of the people.
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In each family that does the craft, all generations from old to young know how to weave, but the elderly are more attached to the craft. In the photo: Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hai (94 years old, hamlet 3) is weaving a basket. Despite her advanced age, she still works hard to help her children and grandchildren, and can still complete 2 baskets a day.
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In the bamboo weaving profession, folding the product is the most labor-intensive step, and this job is usually done by men. In the photo: Mr. Nguyen Trong Tuan (84 years old, hamlet 2) is folding the product.
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With creativity, ingenuity and diligence, Tu Vien people have created durable and beautiful products that are favored by customers inside and outside the district.

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Although the village makes many products, each family usually focuses on producing a few types of products. Mrs. Nguyen Thi Toan (89 years old, hamlet 3) said: “My family specializes in making trays, mainly at night. My husband and I are old, we do it for fun and to earn extra income. The trays are sold wholesale for 20,000 to 35,000 VND/piece.” In the photo: Mrs. Toan is drying trays in front of the alley.
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To produce good quality knitting products, craftsmen must pay attention to every step, including the selection and purchase of raw materials. In recent years, the knitting profession has attracted a large number of women. In 2012, Hamlet 1 had 30 female workers attending a knitting class at the district's vocational training center. Hamlet 1 has also been recognized by the provincial People's Committee as a village with the profession. In the photo:The whole family knits together
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The hands of the worker after many days of diligent knitting.
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Along with farming and animal husbandry, weaving has contributed to bringing a prosperous life to families doing the job.About Tu Vien village,go in the hustle and bustle, peacefulpartly thanks to traditional crafts, including weaving. The beauty of the old village is also preserved.

Huy Thu

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