For generations, the Mong ethnic minority group in the Dong Van Karst Plateau, northern Ha Giang province, has woven threads made of flax plant into colourful fabrics.
![]() Dried flax plants are used to make threads. ![]() A Mong woman uses a special technique to connect different flax strands into a long thread. ![]() The thread-making process is painstaking and time-consuming. ![]() Flax threads are hung to dry. ![]() A flax thread roll ready to be woven. ![]() Flex thread is rough but strong and provides fine insulation, which is suitable to the weather condition in Dong Van and local Mong ethnics’ lifestyle. ![]() The weaving loom of the Mong ethnic group in Dong Van has a belt at its ends to be fastened around the waist of the weaver. ![]() Bee wax painting technique is employed to create patterns for flax fabrics. The process is often done by experienced weavers. ![]() A group of Mong women are choosing fabrics. ![]() Mong children learn to sew from a very young age ![]() Traditional flax fabrics are sold for tourists. |
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