The fire of blacksmithing in Phuong land
(Baonghean.vn) - It is time to mechanize agricultural production, but the traditional blacksmithing profession in Phuong market, Thanh Giang commune (Thanh Chuong) is still active, creating many products to serve the life and production of local people.
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For generations, Phuong market (Thanh Giang commune) has always been a place where blacksmiths from all over come because of its favorable geographical location with many cultivated fields and is the trading center of the entire Bich Hao cluster of Thanh Chuong district, including 6 communes: Thanh Giang; Thanh Lam; Thanh Xuan; Thanh Mai; Thanh Ha; Thanh Tung. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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Blacksmith Le Van Dai and his wife, originally from Thanh Hoa province, have been working in the blacksmithing profession for nearly 20 years in Phuong. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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To make a farming tool, the craftsman must go through many stages: blowing fire, tempering iron, hammering. When the product is shaped, it moves on to the stages of planing, trimming, making handles, inserting handles, and cleaning. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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All are handmade. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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The grinding process is supported by machines. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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In addition to renovation, Phuong's blacksmith shop is also a "hospital" for agricultural tools for the farmers here: sharpening knives, hoes, cutting sickles... Photo: Diep Phuong |
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Over time, although many craftsmen have come and gone, there are still diligent blacksmiths here, attached to the fiery forge of Phuong for decades. From the talented and meticulous hands, the forged products of Phuong blacksmiths are trusted by people everywhere. Photo: Diep Phuong |