(Baonghean.vn) -Weaving is usually only for men, but now Mong women in Hop Thanh village, Xa Luong commune (Tuong Duong) have 'competed' with men to do this job.
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| In the past, weaving baskets was the job of the men of the Mong Hop Thanh village. But since baskets have been selling well and many people are looking to buy them, Mong women in Hop Thanh village have "slowly" learned the craft and "taken" this job from the men. And now this is the main source of income for families in this Mong village. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Ms. Xong Y Xe - a woman in the village - said that in the past, only men in the family wove household items to serve their daily life, but when they understood that this was also a way to earn money, women in Hop Thanh village learned to do it. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The job seems easy, but when you first start learning to knit, it is very difficult, and it takes a long time to become proficient. "This job requires diligence and meticulousness, which is very suitable for Mong women who are used to embroidery and sewing," Ms. Y Xe added. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| A standard die must ensure harmonious colors, be sturdy and balanced from top to bottom. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Every week, a Mong woman in Hop Thanh can weave 3-4 baskets and bring them to the Vietnam-Laos border market to sell for 150,000 VND/piece. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The cradle is an indispensable item for Mong women at home as well as when working in the fields. Each cradle can be used for 3-4 years and "carries" all their joys and sorrows in the vast Nghe An region. Photo: Dao Tho |
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