Customers willing to spend on high-priced orchids for Tet decorations
Nguyen Chau•21/01/2024 11:29
(Baonghean.vn) - Among the various types of flowers and ornamental plants for Tet decorations, orchids are among the most beloved by many people. Orchid shops have to hire additional artisans to meet market demands before Tet.
Wandering around the streets of Vinh city in the days leading up to Tet, it is not difficult to notice the lively atmosphere when people shops at flower and ornamental plant stalls. Among them, orchid vendors always attract attention from customers due to the vibrant colors of this flower. Photo: N.C Due to the high market demand, orchid artisans have started their "rush season" to serve the Tet market. Ms. Hao, the owner of an orchid shop in Vinh city said: "Since the 11th lunar month, I have contacted and hired a team of 10 artisans to focus on orchid arrangement, shaping, and potting for customers. The team takes turns working day and night to create impressive orchid pots." Photo: N.C According to the sharing of shop owners, orchids are sourced from various provinces in both the North and the South of Vietnam, with the majority coming from Da Lat. Photo: N.C The prices of orchids this year have slightly increased compared to previous years, ranging from VND 160,000 to 200,000 per plant for the common varieties. Premium types are priced between VND 1 to 3.5 million each plant. Photo: N.C Mentioning orchids, people immediately think of a kind of flowers that adorns itself with gentle, pure beauty but hides a source of overflowing strength. Photo: N.C In addition, orchids are also a symbol of positive spirituality and have meaning in feng shui. A beautiful, fresh and green orchid pot in the house will bring good fortune and luck to the family. Artisans also decorate the flower petals with lucky red envelopes and auspicious strings. Photo: N.C Especially, orchids arranged on wooden bases are considered luxurious decorations for Tet, and some customers are willing to pay deposits early for them. On average, each pot is priced from tens of millions to hundreds of millions of dong. To arrange orchids on wooden bases, artisans need various skills, high craftsmanship, creativity and meticulousness to produce quality products. Photo: N.C Performing the orchid arrangement work, artisans always put their love and dedication into the product. This unique flower species has a variety of decoration styles, and achieving harmony and visual appeal for a diverse customer base is a challenging task that artisans focus on. Photo: N.C The symbolic beauty of elegant and luxurious flower petals is always favored by many people during the Tet holiday. Photo: N.C Although popular, according to orchid shop owners, this year they will focus more on creating common and mid-range pots due to economic difficulties, with people's incomes decreasing compared to previous years. For expensive pots, shops will only accept orders and deposits from customers with specific requests. Photo: N.C
