To He (toy figurine) is a traditional toy for children. It is made of sticky rice powder, sugar and food colouring
To He craftsman uses a comb to create beard or hair for toy figurines
Young people are more interested in making the traditional toys
The craft requires dexterity, creativity and precision in every detail to turn out quality products
Colourful toy figurines attract foreign visitors
Colourful toy figurines attract youngsters
Toy figurines are sold on the Ho Guom pedestrian street during weekend
Toy figurines are sold on the Ho Guom pedestrian street during weekend
Toy figurines are sold on the Trinh Cong Son pedestrian street
There are competitions for To He makers to restore and preserve the ancient trade
Toy figurines’ four basic colours are yellow, red, blue and black
Toy figurines’ four basic colours are yellow, red, blue and black
In the past, To He were usually familiar animals, fruits and national heroes. Now the figurines are created in a greater variety of imaginative forms
Xuan La artisans use simple tools such as a comb, bamboo sticks and beeswax to create a toy figurine
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