Phan Thi Thuan in Hanoi's My Duc district is the first artisan in Vietnam who can make silk from lotus stems. After 40 years of working with silk, she decided to make silk from lotus 2 years ago.


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Lotus stems are now used as a new material for weaving
Artisan Phan Thi Thuan is experienced in traditional silk weaving. She is the first silk maker to weave silk from lotus stems
Lotus fiber is extracted from stems
Extracting fiber from 4-5 stems to make fabric for weaving
Checking quality of the lotus fiber
Fiber ready for weaving
Spinning and weaving require special care because the lotus fiber is so thin
The first lotus silk scarves in Vietnam are made in Phung Xa village
Phan Thi Thuan is proud of her unique products 


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