(Baonghean.vn) - Traditional craft villagesXuan Nhu mulberry, Dang Son commune, Do Luong districtEstablished in 2005 with 150 participating households, the craft village is entering its peak season in late April. The villagers are focusing on production to create high-quality cocoons and silk. Since the beginning of the spring season, the village has produced over 10 tons of cocoons, contributing significantly to the income of the households.
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| Ms. Tran Thi Hoa's family has a tradition of raising silkworms for four generations. Recently, she raised 30 kg of silkworms in 20 days. |
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| Ms. Chu Thi Hoa's family cocoon nursery has produced nearly 1 ton of cocoons since the beginning of the season. Her nursery is one of 10 high-quality silkworm cocoon nurseries in Xuan Nhu village. Ms. Hoa sells her cocoons at 70,000 VND/kg, earning nearly 70 million VND. |
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| After the silkworm rearing process, the cocoons are removed and dried in the sun. The current price of silk is 630,000 VND/kg. |
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| Besides being used to make silk fabrics, silkworms are also sold in markets. Silkworms can be processed into many nutritious dishes and are sold at 70,000 VND/kg. |
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Do Luong district has communes that cultivate mulberry trees and raise silkworms, such as Dang Son, Thuan Son, Boi Son, Bai Son, and Da Son, with over 300 hectares of mulberry trees. Xuan Nhu craft village has the advantage of being located on the banks of the Lam River, with fertile alluvial soil and lush mulberry fields year-round. Xuan Nhu craft village generates approximately over 2 billion VND per year, accounting for about half of the village's total income. Silk products are mainly sold in the North and exported to Laos. |
Le Ngoc Phuong
