Dao Tien ethnic minority preserving brocade-weaving craft

The Dao Tien ethnic minority group in Da Bac district, Hoa Binh province, have spared no effort in promoting their brocade weaving craft as a way to preserve their cultural traits and boost local tourism.
The hands of Dao Tien women change colour from dyeing their clothes at an early age. It is tradition that young girls learn how to embroider, weave, and make their own outfits. (Photo: VNA)
The hands of Dao Tien women change colour from dyeing their clothes at an early age. It is tradition that young girls learn how to embroider, weave, and make their own outfits. (Photo: VNA)
The cloth is hung out to dry after being dyed indigo. (Photo; VNA)
The cloth is hung out to dry after being dyed indigo. (Photo: VNA)
Beeswax is used to create decorative patterns on the brocade. (Photo: VNA)
Beeswax is used to create decorative patterns on the brocade. (Photo: VNA)
Skills in beeswax printing have been handed down through the generations. (Photo: VNA)
Skills in beeswax printing have been handed down through the generations. (Photo: VNA)
The patterns on the brocade illustrate the Dao Tien people’s unique culture. (Photo: VNA)
The patterns on the brocade illustrate the Dao Tien people’s unique culture. (Photo: VNA)
Brocade from the Dao Tien ethnic minority group in Sung village have found favour among visitors from far and wide. (Photo: VNA)
Brocade from the Dao Tien ethnic minority group in Sung village have found favour among visitors from far and wide. (Photo: VNA)
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