The sculpture of the toad sets a world record as the largest ceramic sculpture of a mythical creature. — Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records HÀ NỘI Two Vietnamese ceramic works will be recognised as having set Guinness World Records at a ceremony in Hà Nội tomorrow (June 30). The ceramic …
Read More »Cuisine and craft festival in Hà Nội to celebrate SEA Games
Products of typical craft villages of Hà Nội, like Vạn Phúc Silk Village in Hà Đông District, will be displayed at Hà Nội’s cuisine and craft festival 2022 HÀ NỘI — A festival showcasing Hà Nội’s traditional cuisines and crafts will take place in the city from May 19-23, as part …
Read More »Bringing bamboo and rattan products to the world
Bamboo and rattan products of Diềm Village in Nghệ An Province are diverse in style, highly usable, and have conquered various markets around the world. Diềm Village is located in the Việt Nam – Laos border area. This village is home to 153 households of the Thái and Đan Lai ethnic …
Read More »Good knives forged at bargain prices
A craftsman heats up blades before attaching them to handles. Photo courtesy of Phạm Văn Tiến Lê Việt Dũng More than 100 kilometres away from Hà Nội lies an old village that has made a name for itself in knife-making for centuries. The village, located in Hậu Lộc District, Thanh Hóa …
Read More »Artist finds inspiration from coloured pencils
Lê Hương & Bảo Hoa Simple coloured pencils may be just tools for children to create beautiful images, but they can also inspire artists to create stunning works. Hà Nội-based artist Lê Xuân Hưởng has created various decorative items from coloured pencils and transparent epoxy. Hưởng remembers the first pencils his father bought him after …
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