During this period, the Ngoc Quyet Bamboo and Rattan Cooperative in Xuan Hoi village, Lac Ve commune, is speeding up production to meet the consumer demand for the final months of the year. The cooperative has nine members, most of whom face many difficulties.

Director of the Ngoc Quyet Bamboo and Rattan Cooperative (Lac Ve commune) inspects a shipment for export to Taiwan (China).

Recognising these challenges, the cooperative has improved product designs to cater to the preferences of different markets. Currently, the cooperative is preparing an order of 10,000 flower baskets for export to Taiwan (China) and 1,000 chicken coops for domestic buyers.

To meet these orders, the cooperative has organised 3-4 production teams both within and outside the province, employing about 400 workers - four times the usual workforce.

The Khuc Xuyen Woodworking Cooperative in Khuc Toai residential area, Kinh Bac ward, is also facing market difficulties, with a 30% decrease in orders. The cooperative is working hard to complete projects and orders for Tet.

Nguyen Van Vu, Director of the cooperative, has invested in various machines to increase production capacity and reduce labour costs. Additionally, his family has installed a drying oven worth 500 million VND (18,961 USD) to address the issue of natural wood shrinkage.

Another member of the Khuc Xuyen Woodworking Cooperative, Nguyen Van Vi, owns three carpentry workshops in the village and in Phu Khe ward. Recently, he has established partnerships with several furniture producers using other materials like aluminum and glass to meet the diverse needs of customers.

The Thuong Huyen Bamboo and Rattan Cooperative in Phu Coc village, Hop Thinh commune, is also working diligently to meet the demand, with production increasing by about 70% since early October. On some days, the cooperative ships about 6,000 products, mainly decorative lamps.

The province currently has 276 industrial and handicraft cooperatives, which are key players in traditional villages and local crafts. Among them, cooperatives producing wood products, bamboo and rattan goods, with a high level of craftsmanship, not only help preserve the local heritage but also create numerous jobs for workers.

According to Pham Minh Hien, Chairman of the provincial Cooperative Alliance, the unit is actively coordinating to organise trade promotion programmes and connect cooperatives and businesses not only within the province but also across the country, enhancing production capacity and consumption power.

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.

Cooperatives lead craft village economy in Bac Ninh

BAC NINH – Known as the land of craft villages, Bac Ninh province has established numerous cooperatives to mobilise collective strength and promote the development of traditional crafts including bronze casting, fine woodwork, ceramics and bamboo weaving. These cooperatives not only help improve local incomes but also play an important role in preserving and enhancing the unique values of each locality’s traditional products.

Reviving the fragrant legacy of incense making in Cao Village

With a history stretching back nearly 300 years, Cao Village in Bao Khe Commune, Hung Yen Province, enchants visitors not only with the vibrant colours of its multihued incense sticks but also with the enduring cultural heritage passed down through generations.