Water hyacinth is an aquatic plant available in Vietnamese countryside

After being harvested, the long stem variety of water hyacinth is dried before making unique handicraft items such as: mat, carpet, basket, handbag and hat

Water hyacinth weaving has existed in the northern province of Ninh Binh since 2005 and robustly boomed in the last few years

Weaving or basket making is a process where the person has to be very careful about the shape and pattern of the product

Completed products are cleaned and dried before being exported

Water hyacinth items are favoured in many foreign markets including Japan, the US, Germany, Denmark due to their strength, attractiveness, and eco-friendliness