(Baonghean.vn) - Sticking with the profession of weaving nets for rafts, those working in Trung Son (Nghi Long commune, Nghi Loc district) are always striving to improve their skills. Each weaving line and knot is a meticulous effort to ensure the durability of the product, helping aquaculture farmers to have more harvests...
The cage net weaving profession began appearing in Trung Son village in 2009. The person who brought the profession to the village was Mr. Hoang Van Hoi, currently the owner of a business specializing in producing aquaculture cages made of HDPE plastic. Photo: Thanh PhucMr. Hoang Van Than, owner of a cage net weaving workshop in Trung Son village, said: “We have been weaving and sewing nets for cage manufacturing companies for nearly 15 years. This profession is not technically difficult, but requires meticulousness and carefulness in every seam, knitting stitch, and knot.” Photo: Hoai ThuBecause of that characteristic, the net weaving profession in Trung Son is mostly undertaken by middle-aged women. Because they are diligent, patient and meticulous in their work. Ms. Le Thi Khuong, Head of the Women's Association of Trung Son hamlet, said: "We have now established a Trung Son net weaving group, consisting of 20 members who are women from 30 to 60 years old. At this age, it is difficult to work far away, and to join companies is also too old, so the net weaving profession is truly a "savior" for women. Having a job and income, the movements and activities of the association are more vibrant thanks to that." Photo: Thanh PhucNet weavers are paid daily, 150,000 VND/8 hours of work per day. In addition, many people also take nets home to weave in their free time. This translates to an income of 6-7 million VND/person per month. Photo: Hoai ThuNet weavers are mainly women in Trung Son village. At peak times, when there are many orders, workers from Cua Lo are mobilized to work seasonally, with up to a hundred net weavers. Photo: Thanh PhucRaw materials for weaving nets are imported from Japan and transported to the factory by the company. From long and wide nets depending on the size ordered by the customer, the workers will measure the length (calculated by mesh size), cut the net into pieces of different lengths. Photo: Hoai ThuThen, from these specialized threads and needles, the worker will weave the net together into pre-determined mesh sizes. Photo: Thanh PhucNext, sew the nets together into a complete cage net. Photo: Hoai ThuThe cage net used for aquaculture is submerged in deep water, so when sewing, in addition to technique and skill, the worker must use force to tie the knots tightly, creating high durability. Photo: Thanh PhucIn particular, the weaving of the mesh requires meticulousness and care. Because if the mesh is not precise, the food will leak out, causing the farmer to lose money. If it is too thick and not well-ventilated, the seafood will grow slowly and accumulate waste. Photo: Hoai ThuThe brand of the cage net weaving profession is determined by carefulness. Each worker always puts prestige and quality first. The weaving and braiding stages are carried out with utmost care, without any cheating. Photo: Thanh PhucTherefore, it takes a lot of time to weave a complete net. “A small net (4x4m) takes about 3 days; an average net of 4x8m takes about 5 days and a large net of 20x10m takes about 30-35 days,” said Hoang Thi Thu, a net weaver. Photo: Thanh PhucAfter weaving, the nets are gathered at one location and the company will come to collect them, bring them back to produce aquaculture cages, sell them nationwide and export them to Southeast Asian countries. Photo: Hoai Thu
