VietNamNet Bridge – Quat Dong Village in Quat Dong Commune, Thuong Tin District, Hanoi is well known throughout the northern region as a traditional hand embroidery village, the reputation has remained strong throughout several generations since the 17th century.


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With their skillful hands and simple materials including a needle, a thread and a cloth, embroidery artisans can create unique products with beautiful designs. 

 

Currently, Quat Dong traditional hand embroidery village attracts a large number of visitors, particularly foreign tourists, who wish to discover and purchase embroidery products.

The hand-made products in the village have been exported to many countries around the world, including the Europe, Hong Kong (China), Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States.

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A craftswoman embroiders a crane onto an Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress).



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Chrysanthemum patterns are embroidered onto Ao Dai.



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Since childhood, the girls in the village are familiar with embroidery hoops, thimbles, needles, cloths and scissors.

 

 

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Visitors to Quat Dong Village will be surprised and fascinated with the diverse patterns on hand-made embroidered products.

 

 

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Each product is imbued with national identity, inspiring a love for the country among visitors.


 

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Quat Dong Villagers engrossed in working on their products.



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The village elders always hope that younger generations will continue to preserve the long-standing tradition.



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A hand-made embroidery work by artisans in the village

 

 

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The handcrafted products reflect the beauty of landscapes in the country.

 

    

Nhan Dan