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Sapa brocade nowadays has been greatly improved in style and exported to many foreign markets such as the US, France, Denmark... Brocade depicts the cultural identity of the region's ethnic people and mountain scenery. With unique materials and skilled craftsmanship of the natives, Sapa brocade fabric has become famous and popular among tourists as a top souvenir. Here is a list of stores to get the best quality brocade fabrics in Sapa. Save it for your Sapa trip!
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1. Brocade Lan Rung (Wild Orchid Handicrafts)
Brocade Lan Rung specialising in selling brocades is one of the most prestigious stores on Cau May Street, Sapa. Different from traditional brocade styles, this store sells brocades mixed with modern, beautiful and unique styles, so it is the favourite address of many tourists, especially foreigners. Although the price is higher than other places, Brocade Lan Rung will be a good choice for those who like the unique modern style of traditional brocade. The products here are all handcrafted, hand-embroidered and loom-woven. Decorative designs are prototyped from the treasure trove of patterns from Hmong, Dao, Giay, Xa Pho ethnic groups... Lan Rung's products are very diverse and suitable for Sapa tourists such as traditional costumes of ethnic groups, bags, towels, pillows, etc. Moreover, Wild Orchid Handicrafts' souvenirs are not only found in Vietnam, but are also promoted in many countries around the world. Even from the coarse brocade fabric, the store has created extremely unique items used for interior decoration of local restaurants and hotels.
Contact information:
- Address: 29A Cau May Street, Sapa, Lao Cai
- Website: www.thocamlanrung.com
- Opening hours: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
2. Mai Coffee and Souvenir Sapa
Are you wondering where to buy Sapa brocade fabrics or Sapa souvenirs? It is a common question of many visitors. Come to Mai coffee & souvenirs Sapa. The most famous souvenirs in Sapa are mainly made of brocade, a type of handmade fabric. Its patterns often appear on the surface of the fabric as if it were embroidered. Being handmade with patterns woven according to the traditional methods, brocade of the Dao and Hmong ethnic groups showing their skills and passion for traditional culture. If you come to Mai coffee and souvenir Sapa, you will be satisfied with the different designs and sophisticated details of the items.
Address: Group 7, Cau May street, Sapa town
3. Ta Phin Village
When it comes to brocade, it is impossible not to mention the ethnic Ta Phin village which is renowned for the craft of traditional brocade weaving. You will find backpacks, wallets, bags, jackets, brocade skirts, etc., intricately woven with authentic motifs of birds, animals, plants and flowers, which attract many tourists to the village. These products are made by H'mong and Dao girls and sold directly or indirectly through merchants in Sapa. Ta Phin village handicraft souvenirs are even sold at fairs in big cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city and abroad.
Address: Ta Phin village, Sapa town (about 15 km away the centre)
4. Sapa Love Market
The Sapa Love Market is held every Saturday night where young girls and boys meet, make friends and sing together to find their life partners. It is a unique culture of ethnic minorities in the northwest. In addition, the Love Market is also a place to exchange and sell typical Sapa items, especially brocades. If you come for the first time, drop a visit to learn about ethnic culture and go shopping. You will be drawn into a world full of brocade from costumes, bags, purses and baby toys.
Address: Thong Ly, Lao Chai, Sapa town, Lao Cai
5. Bac Ha Ethnic Market
Bac Ha Market is known as the largest market in the high mountains of Lao Cai. You will be immersed in the world of colour with numerous eye-catching and exceptional items. From the outside stalls full of colourful bags and scarves to the centre of the market, there are quite a few shirts, dresses and hats that will really amaze you with their diversity. You can freely choose the kinds of brocade you love to buy as souvenirs.
Address: Bac Ha town, Bac Ha, Lao Cai
6. Coc Ly Market
Although Coc Ly Market on Tuesday is not large, it carries an important role in the life of local people. It is the busiest trading centre of the H'mong, Dao and Nung ethnic minorities. Therefore the goods are very diverse and possess features of the highland such as brocades.
Coc Ly market is divided into separate areas, each of which sells typical items such as food, dry goods, clothing, jewellery, etc. All of them are displayed on a layer of plastic spread on the ground. The Coc Ly market is always full of buyers and sellers since the goods are quite cheap, merchants do not overcharge, but say the reasonable price.
The goods are made by local people, while some are sourced from other places or brought back from China, creating variety and richness . In particular, brocade still stands out with vibrant and charming colours. Brocade handbags, wallets, stuffed animals... are among the most favourite products in the Coc Ly market.
Address: Coc Ly Commune, Bac Ha, Lao Cai (located right on the suspension bridge over the Chay River)
7. HTX Tho Cam Pho Nui
Located in the heart of Cau May Street, Sapa, Tho Cam Cooperative in Pho Nui is easy to find and sells many things worth exploring. Its brocade is considered to be of excellent quality and affordable price. Tho Cam Cooperative Pho Nui offers a variety of items like dresses, shirts, scarves, fabrics, silks, jewellery, etc. all of which are unique, original, local and beautiful. The store mainly serves foreign tourists. In addition to retail, the store also sells wholesale.
Different from the traditional markets, this is a place specialising in selling handicrafts, especially brocade. If you don't want to go to crowded places like the market, you can come here.
Address: 13 Cau May Street, Sapa town, Lao Cai
8. Hue Silk Sa Pa
Located in a small corner of Sapa, Hue Silk Sapa store has long been popular with many tourists because of its quality handmade brocade or silk items at many different prices. Some traditional items are fine embroidered fabrics typical of the mountains to buy such as dresses, handbags, backpacks, brocade scarves, etc. Surely a visit to Hue Silk Sapa store will not disappoint you.
Address: 24 Cau May Street, Sapa town, Lao Cai
9. Luong Thuy Handicraft Brocade Sapa
Cau May Street is known as a souvenir street with numerous textile stores. Luong Thuy Handicraft Brocade Sapa is regarded as one of the respectable stores of ethnic souvenirs and handicrafts on this street. Its owner is a prestige merchant in selling brocade and good quality silk for a long time so you can trust in the quality products.
Another highlight of Luong Thuy that impresses travellers is dthe beautiful brocades mixed with the style of Vietnam's ethnic majority. If you want to choose brocade items mixed between traditional and modern styles, between classic and innovative decoration patterns, Luong Thuy is the place for you.
Contact information:
- Address: 2 Fansipan, Sapa Tourist Information and Promotion Center, Sapa Town, Lao Cai
- Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
10. Indigo Cat Sapa
Indigo Cat has been in operation since 2012. This is the first 100% Hmong-owned store in Sapa. All products are handmade from materials such as hemp to traditional batik or embroidery crafts. The brocade artists here use high quality fabrics by directly visiting and selecting fabrics from traditional craft villages throughout North Vietnam. By purchasing items from Indigo Cat Sapa, you contribute to a better life for ethnic minority communities.
Contact information:
- Address: 034 Fansipan, Sapa Town, Lao Cai
- Website: https://www.indigocat.shop/
The image of women sitting diligently at the loom, quietly weaving brocade fabric has made a strong impression on many tourists. Brocade products are not only beautiful but also useful in everyday life. Buy some Sapa brocade products for yourself or for your loved ones to keep beautiful memories of this highland.
