The household woodworking trade in Bai Oi residential group of Bac Giang ward has existed for decades, producing artisanal wooden items that are popular among buyers.

Tea bud processing at Quyen Phong Agricultural Cooperative in Tan Yen commune.

Many local carpenters are invited to work across the country on interior furniture and wooden house construction. Today, dozens of workers from other areas come to the village to learn and practise the craft.

In 2014, the Bai Oi Woodworking Cooperative was established, marking a new phase of development. Its members invested in modern machinery such as CNC cutters, carving machines, lathes, saws and wood-drying kilns, replacing manual labour and enabling the creation of higher-value items.

A standout example is tray and cup set made from Burretiodendron wood, which was recognised by the provincial authorities as a typical rural industrial product in 2014.

Nguyen Dinh Thinh, Director of the Bai Oi Woodworking Cooperative, said that since the province launched its first rural industrial product awards in 2014, the village has had six product sets certified as “Typical Rural Industrial Products”. This recognition has enhanced the reputation and market value of Bai Oi’s wooden products.

Not only craft villages and cooperatives, but many rural enterprises in the province have also had their products recognised at the provincial, regional and national levels since 2014.

In early November, the provincial council selected 22 products as Bac Ninh’s typical rural industrial products for 2025, out of 39 entries from 24 rural industrial facilities. Nine of the 22 selected products were recommended to compete at the regional level. The selection process is held every two years.

This year marks the first time that the newly merged province has organised a provincial-level selection. Previously, the former provinces of Bac Giang and Bac Ninh had jointly held 11 selection rounds in total, attracting hundreds of participating producers and recognising 188 products, including 40 regional-level and 12 national-level winners.

Ample room for Vietnamese furniture, handicraft exports to EU

Vietnamese products, particularly home and outdoor décor, handicrafts, fashion, gifts, and lifestyle goods enjoy ample growth potential in the EU market thanks to its strong purchasing power, diverse demand, and high market openness.

 

Preservation and promotion of traditional craft village heritage

According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, there are more than 5,400 craft villages nationwide, of which the Red River Delta region alone has about 1,500 villages, with around 300 recognised as traditional craft villages.

 

Traditional woodcraft villages’ aspiration to revive

Bac Ninh – Once vibrant centers of artisanal woodcraft, traditional furniture-making villages in northern Vietnam such as Dong Ky, Huong Mac and Phu Khe are now grappling with a prolonged downturn. The hum of saws and chisels that once echoed through these communities has largely fallen silent, as artisans struggle to adapt to changing markets and economic headwinds.

Ha Noi connects supply and demand of input materials for handicraft industry with Northern provinces

The Ha Noi Department of Industry and Trade on August 2 held a conference on connecting supply and demand of input materials for the handicraft industry between Ha Noi and the Northern provinces.

 

Bac Ninh spreads essence of traditional crafts

BAC NINH – With deep love for their crafts and national culture, many artisans in Bac Ninh province have tirelessly preserved and passed down the essence of their hometown’s traditional crafts. Quietly, they connect the past with the present and open new lifelines for the future of craft villages.