To He (toy figurine) is a traditional toy for children. It is made of sticky rice powder, sugar and food colouring 

To He craftsman uses a comb to create beard or hair for toy figurines 

Young people are more interested in making the traditional toys 

The craft requires dexterity, creativity and precision in every detail to turn out quality products

Colourful toy figurines attract foreign visitors 

Colourful toy figurines attract youngsters 

Toy figurines are sold on the Ho Guom pedestrian street during weekend 

Toy figurines are sold on the Ho Guom pedestrian street during weekend 

Toy figurines are sold on the Trinh Cong Son pedestrian street

There are competitions for To He makers to restore and preserve the ancient trade

Toy figurines’ four basic colours are yellow, red, blue and black 

Toy figurines’ four basic colours are yellow, red, blue and black

In the past, To He were usually familiar animals, fruits and national heroes. Now the figurines are created in a greater variety of imaginative forms 

Xuan La artisans use simple tools such as a comb, bamboo sticks and beeswax to create a toy figurine 

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