(Baonghean.vn) -The once famous hand-woven sedge mats are gradually being replaced by more modern machine-woven products. In that context, there are still people who are determined to preserve the traditional craft. The artisans of Hung Hoa sedge mat craft village (Vinh City) are an example.
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| Recognized as a craft village in 2005, Phong Thuan 1 village (Hung Hoa commune) has 15 households weaving sedge mats with nearly 50 workers, mostly aged 50 and over.. |
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| The craftsman's skillful hands control the jute fibers, raising and lowering them to create the finished product.With the price of 45 thousand per mat, 2 hand weavers can weave 6 mats per day. |
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Mr. Dinh Van Luong said: “I started weaving sedge mats when I was a child, and it has been more than 50 years. Although there are many modern products replacing handmade sedge mats, Hung Hoa sedge mats are still very popular. That is the motivation for us to keep the fire burning for the profession.” |
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| To weave a mat, two people need to work together. The sedge is made from an old male bamboo root with jute fibers stretched over it. One person holds a stick and swings the sedge fibers over the sedge, while the other person beats the sedge so that the sedge fibers are pressed together evenly and tightly. |
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| Sedge is stored in warehouses all year round. Before weaving, artisans must dry it again to prevent the sedge fibers from becoming moldy and broken. |
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| After completing the product, the sedge mat is dried in the sun again to dry both sides of the mat before being delivered to the customer.. |
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| Hung Hoa sedge mats are present throughout Nghe An market, especially in Vinh city and neighboring districts. |
Wang Yun
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