(Baonghean.vn) - VFor the Tho people in Lang Do hamlet, Tho Hop commune (Quy Hop district), weaving hemp hammocks is considered a traditional craft with its own unique cultural identity and beauty.
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| "I don't know when the Tho people started weaving hemp hammocks, I only know that I learned to spin the threads when I was six or seven years old. Making a hammock requires patience, meticulousness, and skill..." said Mrs. Truong Thi Hai from Do Village. |
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| To obtain the materials for making hammocks, the villagers have to grow ramie plants themselves to harvest the bark. |
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| The stems of the thorns are only as thin as a finger, so hammock makers have to meticulously spend hours peeling the bark and spinning it into fibers... |
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| To ensure the hemp fibers are strong and durable, the sun-drying process requires expertise, ensuring the fibers absorb just the right amount of sunlight. Only then come the other steps: selecting the fibers, braiding the hammock straps, choosing the right type of slats, and so on. |
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| The unique and distinctive feature of the Thổ people's hemp hammock is that during the weaving process, the weaver positions the ends of the hammock... |
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| And this is the tail end of the hammock. |
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| According to Ms. Truong Thi Nham, the head and tail sections of the hammock are crucial for its shape, ensuring it remains stable after use. Therefore, this stage requires the strength of men, while the remaining steps are done by women. Completing a hemp hammock takes four months. The price of each hammock ranges from 700,000 to 1,000,000 VND, depending on its size. |
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| With its soft and cool texture, hemp fiber provides a very comfortable feeling for the user. |
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