Kim Son sedge weaving village is one of the long-standing traditional craft villages of the Northern Delta. For over 200 years, sedge weaving has been closely associated with the lives of coastal people in Ninh Binh , where green sedge fields stretch out, where the industrious hands of craftsmen turn white sedge fibers into mats, hats, baskets, trays and many other delicate handicraft products. From the fields along the Vac and Day rivers, Kim Son sedge products have been present in many provinces and cities in the country, even exported to Japan, Korea and Europe.

International tourists visit the booth of Kim Son sedge weaving village.

At this year's festival, the Kim Son Sedge Weaving Village booth stood out among the traditional handicraft products. The rustic and friendly bamboo booth with dozens of cleverly arranged products became a favorite stop for tourists. From morning to afternoon, this place was always crowded with people visiting, experiencing and buying souvenirs. Mr. Do Van Tan, 62 years old, a craftsman who has been involved in the profession for nearly half a century, was the representative of the craft village attending the festival. While introducing the products to the guests, he emotionally said: "We are honest farmers, making each hat by hand. Seeing domestic and international visitors love the products of the craft village, I am very proud. Many hat models displayed for the first time are handmade and carefully made, so visitors are very excited."

A complete sedge hat must go through many stages: Choosing sedge fibers in the right season, drying them in the right sunlight, polishing the fibers evenly, then weaving each layer firmly so that the product is durable, flat, and tight. To make a hat, the craftsman must spend many hours, even all day. The products brought to this festival are all exquisite handicrafts, carefully selected by artisans to ensure aesthetics and quality. Not only attracting middle-aged people, the stall of Kim Son sedge weaving village also attracts many young people. Do Huyen Dieu, 21 years old, a student at Hanoi National University of Education, shared: "This year's festival is very interesting because it brings the typical cultural features of the localities to Hanoi. Coming to the Ninh Binh stall, I was really impressed because the products were made very meticulously and elaborately, both traditional and modern."

Sharing the same feeling, Mr. Nicolás, 38 years old, a tourist from Argentina, after buying a straw hat as a souvenir, expressed: “Vietnamese culture is very diverse, with a history of thousands of years. When I saw the hand-woven hat, I was very impressed and wanted to bring one back home.”

Amidst the vibrant festival atmosphere, Kim Son sedge weaving village has “knocked on the door” of Thang Long-Hanoi with sincerity, simplicity and sophistication. The simple but deeply Vietnamese products contribute to honoring traditional cultural identity, while opening a new direction for sedge weaving, a traditional craft that is thriving in modern life.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/van-hoa/doi-song/nghe-dan-coi-kim-son-go-cua-thang-long-ha-noi-1011531