(Baonghean.vn) - With over 1,000 hectares, the mountainous district of Tuong Duong is a potential area for raw materials to make handicrafts, in which the chopstick making profession in Lau village, Thach Giam commune has created jobs and a good income for the people.
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| Thach Giam commune is one of the 7 communes with the largest area in Tuong Duong district, with an area of nearly 200 hectares. |
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| According to Mr. Vy Dinh Xuan, Lau village, Thach Giam commune, there are currently nearly 10 households in the village making chopsticks. To have quality chopsticks, people must select old meter trees, at least 4 years old or more. Accordingly, every step to produce a pair of chopsticks is done by hand. |
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| Chopstick making is mainly for middle-aged and elderly people in the village. To produce even and beautiful chopsticks, the sculptor not only needs to have technique, but also patience and manual dexterity. |
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| After the shaving process, people feed the chopsticks with salt. |
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| Then add water and soak for about 1 hour. |
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| ...and next is the step of boiling chopsticks. According to people's experience, chopsticks with enough salt and enough heat will last longer when used, without mold, termites,... |
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| After being boiled thoroughly, the chopsticks will be put out to dry, from 3 sunny days or more. |
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| With the current selling price of 1,500 VND to 2,000 VND per pair of chopsticks, a worker can earn 100,000 to 120,000 VND per day. However, in reality, due to its spontaneous, fragmented and small-scale nature, the chopstick-making profession in particular and the handicraft profession in general have not really brought into full play the advantages and potential of the locality. Therefore, it is necessary to have the attention of all levels and sectors in supporting the construction of craft villages, as well as introducing and finding stable outlets for people's products. |
Lu Phu
