The bustling broom-making village of Chiêm Sơn

Bustling activity in Chiêm Sơn broom-making village. Photo: TT

Currently, the raw materials for broom making are sourced from the districts of Que Son, Tay Giang, Dong Giang, and Nam Giang, and also imported from Laos. However, according to experienced broom makers, the broom grass from the western part of Quang Nam province is of higher quality than elsewhere because it is lighter in color, smoother, and more durable, resulting in stronger and more robust brooms.

Many elderly women participated in stripping the bamboo shoots. Photo: TT

Mr. Nguyen Nhat Tuan, Director of Nhat Tuan Agricultural and Commercial Cooperative (Chiem Son village, Duy Trinh commune), said that to make a broom, one starts by stripping the reeds, tying them into small bundles, then combining them into larger bundles, and finally braiding them together with rattan cord.

Cut the bamboo handle to fit. Photo: TT

Every day, Mr. Tuan's facility produces nearly 2,000 brooms of various types, with a market nationwide. Approximately 20 workers, mainly elderly people, disadvantaged individuals, and people with disabilities from the village, are employed, earning between 4 and 6 million VND per person per month.

Enhance the durability and aesthetics of the bamboo handle. Photo: TT

Chiêm Sơn village (Duy Trinh commune) currently has about 200 households participating in broom production, providing regular employment for more than 300 local workers...

Mr. Nguyen Nhat Tuan is one of the pioneers in developing the broom-making craft in Chiem Son broom-making village (Duy Trinh, Duy Xuyen). Photo: TT

In the last months of the year, the demand for broomsticks increases significantly. Photo: TT

Many elderly women participate in the broom-making process. Photo: NHAT TU

Weaving with straw.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/nhon-nhip-lang-nghe-choi-chiem-son-3142636.html