NHA XA SILK VILLAGE – HA NAM PROVINCE Nha Xa Silk Village is located in Moc Nam Commune, Duy Tien District, Ha Nam Province, on the left bank of the Red River, which borders Hung Yen Province. The silk products of Nha Xa Village are also very popular. If silk Van Phuc Ha Noi top, the product of Nha Xa silk village is equally famous with quality and design very well. Nha Xa Silk Village is well known for silk weaving and its silk is ranked second only after Van...
We can learn a lot about a culture through its needlework traditions. This list features free embroidery patterns based on traditional ethnic embroidery designs from around the world, but it’s just a starting point. Once you explore these, you may just find yourself eager to learn about more cultural embroidery from many regions of the globe! 01 Kasuti Embroidery Patterns Stitched Lotus in Kasuti Embroidery. Mollie Johanson Kasuti embroidery, from the Karnatak region in India, follows a gridded pattern by counting threads or working on a marked grid. The designs...
Embroidery, a beautiful skill that occupied women for centuries is making an equally beautiful comeback. Very often used in the top couture collections, this trend is now encouraged by more affordable labels like Chloe, Manish Arora, and Carven. And fashion bloggers and fashionistas all over the world are quickly picking up this ancient trend of displaying and appreciating beauty. For those, who like to limit their fashion purchases to the mainstream trends that are available in the nearest mall, techniques and trends that have been used in higher forms of fashion, like...
Maria, like Mariano, is well known in the region, as one of Pacchanta’s finest weavers. Knowledge of motifs and the skill to weave fine cloth increases not only a woman’s status but also her ability to provide for her family. Trekkers ending their hikes around Ausangate at Pacchanta’s bubbling hot springs like to buy these beautiful textiles. While learning to write in rural schools is a valued accomplishment, weaving is the community’s favored form of expression. Speaking in a strong voice with her eyes fixed on the threads that must...
Korean Embroidery Lee Jung Hee, an artist from the Republic of Korea, is famous for her sophisticated embroidered pieces. Lee started doing this royal art when she was seventeen. She has overcome a physical disability and made a great effort to pursue this traditional art of embroidery, receiving the Presidential Award for “Disabled People in Arts and Culture” in 2013. She has become a key figure in preserving and promoting traditional Korean culture. Lee is visiting Vietnam for the first time to show her 44 embroidered works of art featuring...
The oldest embroidered product in China on record dates from the Shang Dynasty. Embroidery in this period symbolized social status. It was not until later on, as the national economy developed, that embroidered products entered the lives of the common people. Through progress over Zhou Dynasty, the Han Dynasty witnessed a leap in embroidery in both technique and art style. Court embroidery was set and specialization came into being. The patternscovered a larger range, from sun, moon, stars, mountains, dragons, and phoenix to tiger, flower and grass, clouds and geometric...
Chinese Embroidery There are also many fine pieces of embroidery from the Sung dynasty. We know from historical records that the Sung Emperor Hui Tsung (1101-1126) established an embroidery bureau called the “Wen Hsiu Yuan”. It also is well known that many of the finest pieces were copied in the Ming and Ching period and it is therefore difficult to definitely attribute many of these pieces. It is difficult to be precise as to when embroidery first was practiced in China but based on archeological excavations of tombs it at...
Embroidery in Different Culture England Embroidery became popular in England in the Middle Ages, when artisans started to use it to decorate royal tapestries and garments such as dresses and robes. Embroidered tapestries were often used to record history, and the craftsmen used rich metal-based thread to add depth and literal richness to the picture. Embroidery continued to be an important part of the nobility’s wardrobe, with opulent designs in both monochromatic and vibrantly colored palettes. As embroidery continued through the 16th and 17th centuries, designed became more subtle and...
Origin and history development – Chinese Embroidery According to the Book of History or Book of Documents (Shangshu, an important ancient Chinese literature classic), the ancient monarch Shun’s clothes were different from others. There were six embroidery patterns of sun, moon, stars, mountain, dragon, five-colored insert on his upper outer garment, another six embroidery patterns of drinking vessels, algae, fire, rice and Fufu on his bottoms. This should be the earliest record about Chinese embroidery. Embroidery was first developed by local women to decorate their clothes, pouches and bedclothes. The...
Let’s discover the beauty of Korean traditional embroidery. This gallery is on Ganghwa-do Island, Incheon. A collection of over 100 pieces of Korean traditional embroidery has been on display since January, representing the zenith of Korean handicraft. Korean traditional embroidery shows the ultimate art of handicraft. With every stitch epitomizing the labor and dedication required, this traditional legacy is gaining momentum once again with slick 21st-century allure. “I rarely see these types of embroidery pieces because they are less today, and I live in the city.” “I was impressed by...
Fashion with Hmong people in Vietnam Each ethnic group has its own costumes and each family has their own patterns, which are specifically made into tailored suits for every family member. Among them, the Black Hmong people dominates not only because of their larger population, but also thanks to the beautiful embroidery brocades they create, whose style appears to be both modern and exotic. Sapa, as well as other northern mountainous regions in Vietnam, is the perfect place for slow-fashion lovers to explore handicrafts and eco-friendly fashion. Visitors have the...
Textile or Brocade is a famous product of the ethnic minorities in NorthWest Vietnam. Hoa Binh Province is composed of different ethnic groups like Muong, Thia, Dzao and Hmong, among others. The Muong people in particular are very adept in weaving and intent on keeping their craft, especially in the districts of Lac Son, Tan Lac and Cao Phong. However, with the onset of industrial production and other technological advancements, preserving the art of weaving becomes a very limited struggle, if not on the verge of extinction In contrast, the...
Vietnam’s textile-garment exports still increased in the first first eight months of this year but at a slower pace than in the same period last year. Vietnam shipped abroad US$18.7 billion worth of textile-garment products in the January-August period, up 4.4% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Cotton and Spinning Association (VCOSA). VCOSA vice chairman Nguyen Hong Giang said the growth slowed compared to that in previous years and below expectations due to a lack of orders and falling demand on global markets. If the tough situation continues, it will be...
Vietnam Textiles Vietnam textiles have been amazing for centuries, Vietnam has been silk weaving and creating beautiful embroidery. During feudal times silk was thought of as a great luxury, only worn by kings, queens and mandarins. Through out history and its dynasties, Vietnam has always had rules concerning colour, ornamentation, style and fabric of clothes worn by aristocrats. The clothes of those in power featured the royal symbols of dragons, phoenixes and tortoises. There are many artistic avenues through which the Vietnamese express themselves such as silk painting, theatre, and...
Project in Tuyen Quang expected to be completed by 2017 and seize opportunities from TPP On 5 ha with 40 production lines and 2,000 workers, the factory will have a capacity once fully completed of 2.5 million products each year and earn annual revenue of VND800 billion ($36 million). Vinatex kicks off $5.85 million factory The Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) began construction on October 7 of a factory in Son Duong district in northern Tuyen Quang province with initial investment of VND130 billion ($5.85 million); a key...
As hundreds, and then thousands, of farming villages began organizing themselves to sell their traditional crafts — like lacquerware, textiles, straw mats, noodles, fans and incense — they came to symbolize Vietnam’s eager embrace of capitalism after a ruinous postwar period of Communist restrictions on free enterprise. When Vietnam began a tentative engagement with the world economy in the mid-1990s, Thanh Ha in embroideryviet was one of the first people to see profit in his local craft, embroidery, and he joined with other villagers in marketing it for export and...
Traditional Hmong Textiles-Buying Guide Hmong people are easily spotted by their colourful handmade outfits, from embroidered hats to handwoven baby carriers. As the Hmong don’t traditionally have a written language, textiles have become a form of visual expression. Fabric motifs are often inspired by nature, such as snail shells, animal teeth, ferns, seeds and even cucumbers! The Hmong people are recognisable from their bright, detailed dress, much of which is readily available to buy as souvenirs. We share seven simple steps to buying traditional Hmong clothes and textiles that benefits both you and the Hmong community. The Hmong are...
U.S. spends big on textile, garment imports from Vietnam Trailing far behind the U.S. was the European Union (EU) in the second position with US$3.06 billion, and Japan with US$2.52 billion, growing 5.7% and 6% against the year-ago period respectively. South Korea ranked fourth with US$2.34 billion, surging 12.2% over the same period last year. Pham Xuan Hong, chairman of the HCMC Association of Garment-Textile-Embroidery-Knitting (AGTEK), said the sector’s exports grew 10% in the year to date. The sector expects to maintain high export growth in the remaining two months...
XQ embroidery village XQ Historical Village was built by XQ Embroidery Company near the Valley of Love. With a skillful hand, a craftswoman pays their soul into each stitch to make the lifelike pictures, so the viewer gets much emotion. From traditional embroidery and non-stop effort in creating of craftswomen, XQ hand embroidery becomes a unique art and contains Vietnamese national character. XQ embroidery picture is not only the product in traditional decoration, but also the artwork containing mysterious beauty, which sublimate emotional aesthetic of viewer, wake up national cultural...
B To the untrained eye, the boxes stuffed with embroidered tapestries, pillow covers and clothes stored at a St. Paul archivist’s home may look like a pile of pretty things. Hmong: Virtual Museum Of Hmong Embroidery Launched A virtual museum has been launched to preserve the intricate artwork of the centuries-old Hmong traditional embroidery. The website displays over 200 pieces of embroidery. But to those behind the first-ever virtual museum of Hmong embroidery, those boxes are treasure chests full of dragon tails, elephant feet and mountains. The swirls and geometric designs...
Preserving Vietnam’s weaving and embroidery tradition Vietnamese textiles are constantly being created new designs, multi colors, softness, smoothness, coolness … which are better, suitable for the modern trend, meeting the demand of various ages and cultural identities of ethnic groups, each local, each residence area by designers. However, trade villages and designers have not still ignored the ancient capital and the traditional patterns of textiles and embroidery products in the storehouse of the Museum of the Cultures of Vietnam’s ethnic groups as well as in the traditional craft villages, in...
Embroidery has a long tradition of both professional and amateur production in Europe and was practiced universally. Professional embroiderers’ organizations or guilds existed in Europe at least as early as the Middle Ages, and work of a professional quality was also done in convents, particularly in Italy and France. The church was one of the most important customers for high-quality embroidery. All of the textiles involved in the liturgy—priests’ vestments, hangings, even Bibles—were commonly embellished with some form of embroidery. Religious vestments, in particular, typically had elements of embroidery in...
HAND EMBROIDERED WORLD BY THAI WOMEN IN QUY CHAU Located in the west of Nghe An, a big province that connects the north and central parts of Vietnam, Quy Chau is inhabited by Thai ethnic people whose tradition is based in rice cultivation and the crafts of textiles and woodwork. Due to their proximity with Laos and a long history of trade, cultural resemblances between Thai people in Nghe An and in North Laos is visible in many aspects including textiles. Hand embroidery is a heirloom technique mastered by Thai ethnic artisans in Quy Chau, Vietnam. Using their...
Silk: Van Phuc Village, Ha Tay Province Situated on the bank of Nhue River, about 10km southwest of Hanoi Old Quarter, Van Phuc silk village is renowned for its traditional weaving and premium quality silk products. A girl in traditional costume made from Ha Dong silk of Van Phuc Village Ha Dong (Van Phuc) silk is smooth, lightweight, and has an elegant appearance. Beauty of Ha Dong natural silk scarves Ceramics: Bat Trang Village, Hai Dung Province The 500 year old ceramic making village Bat Trang is located about 10 km away from Hanoi...
Embroidery has humble roots, which is great news for beginners; it’s an easily accessible craft to start. Supplies are inexpensive and the techniques range from basic to advanced. You might even know some of the embroidery stitches—many of us learn to sew from a parent or grandparent, as the skills of embroidery are traditionally passed on from generation to generation. Hand embroidery has seen a major resurgence over the past several years—particularly among contemporary artists who incorporate thread into their work, or use the embroidery hoop as a frame for fabric...
Shu embroidery is mostly concerned with showing the joys of life, and has been used in many different pieces, both practical and decorative, Although what we now think of as the Shu style matured in the Qing dynasty the Sichuan area has a history of producing embroidery that dates back several hundred years, and Shu embroidery is considered to be one of the end products of the evolution of this long history. With many natural subjects depicted in colorful threads, . Shu embroidery is a relatively recent (by Chinese standards) Chinese embroidery style,...
Coffee filter and coffee To enjoy the flavour of their exquisite coffee bean to the fullest, Vietnamese brew their coffee on the spot in tin coffee filters that sit on top of glasses. Freshly brewed coffee then drips into the glass and is drizzled with a layer of creamy and sweet condensed milk. This type of Vietnamese coffee concoctions is becoming one of the most famous coffee beverages in the world. Besides local coffee powder, you can also purchase a traditional tin filter and Vietnamese condensed milk to make...
In Vietnam, embroidery work is a handicraft that existed long time in the past. The history of this traditional work connected closely with the spiritual history of the Vietnamese women in the past. From the first century, women of Vietnam also embroider in order to decorate the house, move over to show the confidence, sentiment and to make beautiful for themselves. Other international topic can be found in Vietnamese embroidery products. In some pictures, artists may use up to 500 different colors and threads spread on to a huge cloth material to...
Handicrafts: Handicrafts in Hanoi varies from lacquer ware, mother-of-pearl inlaid furniture, ceramics, sandalwood statuettes, watercolours, oil paintings, prints and assorted antiques (real and imitation). Hang Gai, To Tich, Hang Khai and Cau Go Street are significant shopping destinations. The price ranges from 3-7 USD depending on each item. Silk and Embroidery: Tourists can not miss authentic traditional silk when visiting Vietnam, a typical Eastern country. There are some differences in the way locals make silk in each region of Vietnam but the Van Phuc village in Hanoi has been renowned...
Brocade Brocade weaving is practiced by the Cham ethnic group across areas of central Vietnam. Stylized designs are embellished with many types of designs such as: flower, bird, tortoise, gong, jar, elephant’s tusk. The colours have significant meaning in the brocades for example red represents passion and love and yellow meaning the light & the harmony coordination between human and nature. The Vietnamese brocades are woven in small communities that have a rich tradition of silk weaving. The symbols and patterns are a part of their heritage and history. The...
