Finding ways to preserve brocade weaving in Con Cuong

(Baonghean.vn) - Brocade weaving in Con Cuong is considered a strength for developing traditional craft villages. However, due to objective factors, brocade weaving here is being lost. Up to now, the district is gradually restoring and developing community tourism.

Brocade products of Con Cuong district. Photo: Ba Hau

Established for more than 10 years, the model of Xieng Village Handicraft and Service Cooperative (Mon Son) had times when it seemed like it could not stand. However, up to now, it has affirmed its brand with brocade weaving products, not only meeting the market demand in the district but also reaching out to the whole province, present at fairs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Xieng village currently has nearly 180 households, of which about 50% of families have looms. Brocade weaving has brought women here a significant additional source of income, helping to cover family life. Ms. Ha Thi Hang - Head of the Handicraft and Service Cooperative of Mon Son commune shared: "The cooperative has promoted its effectiveness, creating jobs for hundreds of workers during the off-season, with a relatively stable income. Up to now, we have been recognized by the Provincial People's Committee as a craft village, the output has been resolved, this is the premise for us to maintain and develop the traditional profession".

Women of Luc Da commune participate in a brocade weaving training class. Photo: Ba Hau

Or in Luc Da commune, currently brocade weaving groups have been established in 6/12 villages and hamlets to restore the traditional craft. In Tan Hop village, Luc Da commune, there are currently over 200 households participating in brocade weaving. Although due to the dominance and competition of industrial products, brocade weaving sometimes operates at a standstill. However, with the determination to preserve the craft, the brocade weaving here is still preserved by women and increasingly promotes its strengths.

Women of Xieng village weave brocade to serve tourists. Photo: Ba Hau

The production groups of the craft village have also actively researched the market, promoted and consumed products in and outside the province. This has contributed to increasing the income of members, creating motivation to maintain and develop the craft village. Ms. La Thi Noong - President of the Women's Union of Luc Da commune (Con Cuong) said: "In the near future, we will continue to promote the development of brocade weaving, and at the same time, join ventures and partnerships to find outlets for products...".

Con Cuong district currently has 9/13 communes and towns that have established brocade weaving groups and teams. However, many areas still operate at a low level and on a small scale. In addition, the handicraft industry is facing competition in terms of design and price of industrial textile products. To preserve and develop traditional brocade weaving villages, localities need to have specific plans and steps. In particular, combining the preservation of the industry with tourism and service activities...

Con Cuong brocade products are produced to serve tourists. Photo: Ba Hau

Ms. La Thi Ha, Chairwoman of the Con Cuong District Women's Union, said: In the future, the District Women's Union will continue to coordinate with departments and branches to open vocational training classes, focusing on brocade weaving. Along with that, it will promote to people the wearing of traditional costumes of their ethnic groups in festival activities and Tet. That is also a way to spread brocade products to the community./.

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