"Keeping the flame alive" for traditional crafts in Phu Tho

In the midst of integration and development, and the abundance of modern industrial products, Phu Tho province still preserves nearly 200 craft villages and traditional craft villages. Names like Huong Canh pottery, Trieu De rattan weaving, Hai Luu stone carving, Thanh Lang carpentry, Bich Chu carpentry, Ly Nhan blacksmithing... have long been a source of pride for the ancestral land, preserved and developed by many generations.

Despite the market being increasingly flooded with more convenient and cheaper products made from plastic, stainless steel, aluminum, etc., the rattan and bamboo weaving craft in Trieu De commune (formerly), now Son Dong commune, is still persistently clung to by the local people.

For the people here, the craft is not just a means of livelihood, but also a memory, a culture, a family tradition passed down from generation to generation.

These baskets, trays, and sieves, made entirely by hand and requiring meticulousness and patience, have helped create jobs for hundreds of laborers during the off-season for farming.

Those nimble hands weaving each bamboo strip are a testament to that cherished spirit of "preserving the craft."

Originating over three centuries ago, Huong Canh pottery, from the former Huong Canh town (now Binh Nguyen commune), is renowned for its rustic charm, durability, and unique beauty.

The jars, pots, teapots, and cups... with their distinctive deep brown color have been the hallmark of the pottery village for generations.

Despite the many changes brought about by modern life, some pottery workshops still persevere in preserving traditional pottery-making methods.

Huong Canh pottery products, with their diverse decorative and sculptural designs, meet the needs of tourists and the modern market.

In particular, the implemented model of experiential tourism in craft villages has attracted a large number of tourists, especially young people, to visit, try their hand at pottery making, and learn about the history of the craft villages.

Along with rattan and bamboo weaving and Huong Canh pottery, Ly Nhan blacksmith village in Vinh Phu commune has long been known as the cradle of traditional blacksmithing with a history spanning hundreds of years.

Through countless ups and downs, the craftsmen of Ly Nhan still diligently work beside their blazing furnaces, preserving their exquisite handcrafted blacksmithing techniques. For them, preserving the craft is also about preserving the values ​​associated with their roots and the identity of the land of the Hung Kings.

Le Minh

Source: https://baophutho.vn/giu-lua-nghe-truyen-thong-o-phu-tho-243792.htm