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Mini boatmaker in An Giang preserves a fading river tradition

For over 10 years, Chin Mong has crafted miniature boats by hand, honoring the spirit of Mekong life through delicate wooden models.

Man paints 7 family portraits inside one bottle using homemade brushes

Using self-made tools, Vo Tan Thanh captures memories inside bottles with striking realism.

Da Nang woman carves out success with handcrafted wooden masterpieces

With 15 years of experience, Le Thi Ha transforms wood into artworks that fetch premium prices, defying the male-dominated nature of the craft.

Elderly Raglay artisan turns tradition into tourism with handcrafted instruments

A Raglay artisan in Khanh Hoa turns ancestral tools into cultural souvenirs, gaining official OCOP status and inspiring younger generations.

From locksmith to lantern maker: Turning beer cans into Mid-Autumn art

A Ho Chi Minh City man creates intricate festival lanterns from recycled cans, drawing crowds and customers alike.

The man preserving Thanh Hoa’s ancient Thai script for future generations

Ha Nam Ninh has spent 40 years collecting, translating, and reviving Thai cultural heritage through its written language.

Vietnamese artisan unveils world’s first gold-plated iPhone 17 Pro Max

A Vietnamese artisan has created the world’s first gold-plated iPhone 17 Pro Max in just 33 hours, showcasing elite craftsmanship and elevating Vietnam’s profile in luxury tech.

47 years of carving names and one student’s touching tribute

After nearly 50 years working outside school gates, an elderly engraver in Ho Chi Minh City was surprised by the touching reason a schoolgirl repeatedly asked him to carve her name - 80 times.

Hmong artisan dreams of preserving Vietnam’s wax-resist fabric heritage

Mua I Dia has devoted her life to preserving the Hmong tradition of wax-resist painting, a national heritage reflecting generations of cultural wisdom.

The last Khmer glass painter in Can Tho preserves a dying spiritual art

Khmer artist in Can Tho clings to a vanishing tradition of reverse glass painting rooted in spirituality.

Recycling fabric scraps into award-winning fashion in Da Nang

From fabric scraps to fashion, Soi Handmade leads Vietnam’s sustainable style movement.

The storyteller who shapes clay into cultural heritage

A self-taught artisan blends tradition and modern spirit to bring Vietnamese heritage to the world.

Vietnamese cake artist takes traditional culture to international stage

Nguyen Huu Thien An, a 26-year-old pastry chef from Ho Chi Minh City, has transformed Vietnam’s cultural legacy into stunning fondant creations, winning prestigious awards across Asia.

Xo Dang artisan crafts tradition from the forest’s heartbeat

In Quang Ngai, A Huyen carves a future for Xo Dang music, sharing ancient forest melodies with the next generation.

Crafting dreams: Agarwood art brings Vietnam’s heritage to life

With skill and dedication, Le Ngoc Duc turns humble agarwood into breathtaking portraits and cultural symbols.

VN artisan crafts 45-snake statue series symbolizing national aspirations

A collection of 45 lacquered snake sculptures, created by artisan Nguyen Tan Phat, symbolizes Vietnam’s vision for prosperity by 2045 while celebrating cultural heritage.

Hai Phong woman makes expensive dolls favored by foreign travelers

The unusual products with a strong Vietnamese imprint created by a 35-year-old woman in Hai Phong are admired and favored by foreign travelers. Rapid-fire orders are coming, though clients have to wait two years to get deliveries.