(Baonghejan.vn) - Simple and rustic, the brooms from the bamboo broom-making village of Truong hamlet, Thanh Linh commune, Thanh Chuong district, are familiar to people in rural areas.
For generations, Truong village in Thanh Linh commune, Thanh Chuong district, has been known for its broom-making craft. Bamboo and rattan are harvested from deep in the forest, split thinly, dried, and woven into brooms. Although simple in design, these products are very useful for people in rural areas.
In Truong village, out of 282 households, 200 are engaged in this craft, selling 8,000 to 9,000 brooms per month and earning approximately 90 million VND.
Here are some photos taken by reporters from Nghe An Newspaper at Truong village, a traditional broom-making village:
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| Transporting bamboo to sell to people in Truong village to make brooms. |
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| According to Mr. and Mrs. Le Van Hong (Truong village, Thanh Linh commune, Thanh Chuong district), the thinner the split bamboo, the easier and more durable the broom is to use. |
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| Drying bamboo strips prevents mold. |
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| Mr. Nguyen Tai Sau carefully stored the bamboo strips in a plastic bag after drying them. |
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| The broom handle is made from the stem of a bamboo plant and is also dried thoroughly in the sun. |
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| Taking advantage of the strong sunshine, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Khoi brought her products out to dry. |
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| Every day, Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan makes 100 bamboo brooms. |
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| Wire is used to create the spread for the brooms. |
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| The finished product after many stages of labor. |
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| Bamboo brooms from Truong village are sold in many localities. They are also sold along the road running through the village. Each broom is sold by the villagers for 15,000 dong. |
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| Bamboo brooms are mainly sold in rural markets and are very convenient for sweeping yards and gardens. |
Xuan Hoang
