Devoted to the love of lotus silk and silk

In Hong Son commune (Hanoi), there is a woman who has dedicated her life to the craft of silk weaving, captivated by lotus silk. That is the distinguished artisan Phan Thi Thuan. With her love for her homeland, artisan Phan Thi Thuan, along with her fellow villagers, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the value of this traditional craft, especially in creating a technique to control silkworms to weave blankets themselves.

Lotus fields – the source of raw materials for lotus silk production – have improved the economic efficiency of farming for farmers.

Distinguished artisan Phan Thị Thuận has dedicated her entire life to the craft of weaving silk and lotus silk.

Soak and rinse the lotus stems thoroughly to keep the lotus fibers transparent and pure.

Using handcrafted wooden looms to weave silk and lotus silk fabrics.

Remaining faithful to the traditional craft of raising silkworms, spinning silk, and weaving silk.

Experienced weavers pass on their weaving skills to the next generation.

Using a hand-operated spinning wheel is suitable for the skill and conditions of the farmers.

Silk and lotus silk are dyed with plant-based pigments and dried in a well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight.

Artisan Phan Thi Thuan Thuan teaches the craft of making lotus silk for free to young children.

International visitors come to Ms. Thuan's production facility to tour, learn about, and purchase products made from silk and lotus silk.

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