With their skillfulness and creativity, the artisans of Ninh Binh handicraft villages have created, and are creating, many delicate, rich-in-value products for such a long time that it’s gonna blow your mind.
Ninh Binh is widely recognized as a top destination in Vietnam. In 2023, Forbes praised it as one of the 23 greatest tourist attractions in the world. Consequently, online searches for "how to visit Ninh Binh" are increasing. Beyond its breathtaking landscapes, such as Tam Coc, Trang An, Thung Nham, and Mua Cave, Ninh Binh boasts traditional craft villages, a precious cultural legacy. In this article, we will find out about 5 traditional handicraft villages, among many others.
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1. Van Lam Embroidery Craft Village
Located in the Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area, Van Lam Embroidery Craft Village is the second oldest of the 5 traditional craft villages in Ninh Binh. Legend traces the origins of embroidery in Van Lam to the Tran Dynasty over 800 years ago, with skills purportedly taught by Mrs. Tran Thi Dung, the wife of The Great Tutor Tran Thu Do. However, it wasn't until 1910, during the French colonial period, that two villagers, learned embroidery techniques from the French, marking a watershed in the history of Van Lam Village.
Since then, they have created many embroidery products such as clothes, bed sheets, curtains, pillows, tablecloths, paintings, etc. Van Lam Embroidery Craft Village was officially recognized by the Vietnam Craft Village Association as one of 12 typical craft villages of Vietnam in November 2007.
2. Ninh Van Stone Carving Village
Located in Xuan Vu village, Hoa Lu, Ninh Van Stone Carving village is famous in Ninh Binh for its 400-year history. Historically, the village's artisans were renowned for crafting stone statues that adorned the ancient capitals of the Dinh and Anterior Le Dynasties, as well as temples and pagodas in Hoa Lu. Today, the village's artisans create a wide array of artistic stone products, including sculptures of animals, birds, and symbolic figures, as well as decorative and functional items like flower pots, tables, and architectural elements such as bridges and gates, all crafted in traditional Vietnamese styles.
3. Kim Son Sedge Weaving Craft Village
Kim Son Sedge Weaving Village, located near Phat Diem Stone Cathedral, has thrived for nearly two centuries. Over time, the people of Kim Son have transformed the landscape, creating vast mudflats to cultivate sedge, the essential raw material for their craft. Over time, the villagers have expanded their range of products to include carpets, trays, boxes, plates, cups, hats, bags, and more. Kim Son sedge products are now exported to over 20 countries worldwide.
4. Bo Bat Pottery Village
Bo Bat Pottery Village of Ninh Binh is the origin of Hanoi’s signature Bat Trang Pottery Village and the oldest craft village of Ninh Binh. Its history dates back to more than a thousand years ago when King Ly Thai To moved the capital to Dai La citadel, he brought with him five major families of Bo Bat to the new capital to produce ceramic products.
They have a variety of products ranging from teapots, dishes, vases, etc. to souvenirs and decorative products such as wind chimes, necklaces, ceramic art paintings, etc.
5. Phuc Loc Carpentry Craft Village
The Phuc Loc Carpentry Village in Ninh Binh is the oldest craft village of Ninh Binh and has developed for hundreds of years as an indispensable part of serving the development of Buddhism in this land and the increase in demand for religious constructions.
It currently has over 600 households with a total of over 3,000 people, including up to 400 carpenters. Traditionally, they produce traditional products such as tea cabinets, mahogany, worship statues, and all kinds of wooden furniture for worship, festivals, and repairing temples and shrines. They have also expanded their product range to include beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs, sofas, doors, wooden stair handrails, and interior decoration items.
Ninh Binh has always been one of the best destinations in Vietnam, with a blend of cuisine, landscape, and traditional craft villages. So, if you are an explorer and don’t want to miss out on anything, we suggest that you include visitingthese handicraft villages in your "must-do in Ninh Binh" list.
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Bonjour, parmi les 5 villages de Ninh Binh, quel est le meilleur village pour visiter ?
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