The Lu ethnic minority of Lai Chau province have long earned their living by growing cotton, raising silkworms, spinning thread and weaving fabrics.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The fine strands that can be extracted from the delicate lotus flower have the potential to be combined with the silk produced by worms.

 VietNamNet Bridge – At 90, Tran Huu Dat has many memories. And there are some that he cherishes more than others.

 VietNamNet Bridge – One woman's passion led her to achieve what many others thought would be impossible: training silkworms to weave blankets.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mai Chau brocade has become a symbol of the local Thai people’s culture.